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La Petaca, Mexico

Sinaloa · 🇲🇽 Mexico

La Petaca is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 928. Elevation: 5,249 ft (1,600 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
928 Population
5,249 ft Elevation 1,600 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
48.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone
$13,861 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$13,861 median income, 0.9% 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 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

People

Population928
Median Age42.0 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$13,861
Per Capita$13,861
Unemployment0.9%
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 Temp70°F (21°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband81.2%
Population928
Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Coordinates23.4267°, -105.8037°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation48.1 inches (1,222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,861
Median Age42.0 years

Is La Petaca a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Petaca 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. La Petaca has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Petaca is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 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

La Petaca 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

La Petaca enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

La Petaca has a population of 928. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older 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

928
Total Population
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

La Petaca vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

La Petaca vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Petaca 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 0.9% (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: La Petaca vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% 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 La Petaca, 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: La Petaca 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

La Petaca 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, La Petaca receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: La Petaca 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
La Petaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 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 5,249 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Geography

Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Coordinates23.4267°N, 105.8037°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
July 74°F (23°C) 11.7 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 11.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 9.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in

La Petaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F — from 63°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (0.2").

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 La Petaca

What is the population of La Petaca?

La Petaca has a population of 928 residents and is located in Mexico.. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is La Petaca expensive to live in?

La Petaca 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 La Petaca safe?

La Petaca 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, La Petaca receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in La Petaca?

La Petaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in La Petaca?

The job market in La Petaca is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in La Petaca?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

How are the schools in La Petaca?

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

How healthy is La Petaca?

The obesity rate in La Petaca 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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