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Guanacastal 1ra. Sección, Mexico

Chiapas · 🇲🇽 Mexico

Guanacastal 1ra. Sección is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 966. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
966 Population
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
83.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone
$13,861 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$13,861 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$400/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K (93% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $13,861
82% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 25/100K
93% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.4%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $400
66% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
26% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

People

Population966
Median Age29.3 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$13,861
Per Capita$13,861
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.3%

Housing

B
Home ValueN/A
Rent$400
OwnershipN/A

Crime

C
Violent25/100K
PropertyN/A
Murder24.9/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking14.7%
Depression2.6%
Heart Disease16.3%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain83.6 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband81.2%
Population966
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates14.8344°, -92.4694°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation83.6 inches (2,124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,861
Median Age29.3 years

Is Guanacastal 1ra. Sección a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Guanacastal 1ra. Sección receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Guanacastal 1ra. Sección has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Guanacastal 1ra. Sección is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

Guanacastal 1ra. Sección is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380.

Education

21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Guanacastal 1ra. Sección has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F. Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 360 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 83.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Guanacastal 1ra. Sección has a population of 966. The median age is 29.3 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 13.5% of residents have a disability. 79.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

966
Total Population
29.3yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Guanacastal 1ra. Sección vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Guanacastal 1ra. Sección vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Guanacastal 1ra. Sección is $13,861, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,861 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 54.2, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Guanacastal 1ra. Sección vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$13,861
82% below US avg
Per Capita Income$13,861

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living54.20 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.4%
Renter-Occupied33.6%

Property Tax

In Guanacastal 1ra. Sección, 36.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 16.3% of residents, above the national average. 32.1% have high blood pressure. 14.7% are current smokers. 6.0% report binge drinking. 83.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 2.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 5.4% experience frequent mental distress.

Health Metrics: Guanacastal 1ra. Sección vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease16.3%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
COPD15.5%
Kidney Disease22.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.7%
5% above US avg
Binge Drinking6.0%
Physical Inactivity83.2%
Depression2.6%
Mental Distress5.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.0%
Premature Death163/100K

Food & Exercise

Guanacastal 1ra. Sección has a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents, 93% below the national average of 380. The murder rate is 24.9 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Overall, Guanacastal 1ra. Sección receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: Guanacastal 1ra. Sección vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent24.9/100K
93% below US avg
Murder24.9/100K
295% above US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.0 / 5.0
Guanacastal 1ra. Sección has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 83.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall83.6 inches
120% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates14.8344°N, 92.4694°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 85°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 8.0 in
June 83°F (28°C) 12.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 16.1 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
November 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in

Guanacastal 1ra. Sección has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F — from 79°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.1") and January the driest (0.1").

21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 81.2% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.4%
36% below US avg
High School+90.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.2%

Safety & Disasters

C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Guanacastal 1ra. Sección

What is the population of Guanacastal 1ra. Sección?

Guanacastal 1ra. Sección has a population of 966 residents and is located in Mexico.. The median age of residents is 29.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Guanacastal 1ra. Sección expensive to live in?

Guanacastal 1ra. Sección is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 54.2 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

Is Guanacastal 1ra. Sección safe?

Guanacastal 1ra. Sección is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Overall, Guanacastal 1ra. Sección receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Guanacastal 1ra. Sección?

Guanacastal 1ra. Sección has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in Guanacastal 1ra. Sección?

The job market in Guanacastal 1ra. Sección is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Guanacastal 1ra. Sección?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

How are the schools in Guanacastal 1ra. Sección?

21.4% of adults in Guanacastal 1ra. Sección hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Guanacastal 1ra. Sección?

The obesity rate in Guanacastal 1ra. Sección is 36.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.7% of adults are smokers. 83.2% are physically inactive. 2.6% of residents report depression.

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