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Mexico, MO
At a Glance
How Mexico Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mexico's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mexico a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mexico residents earn a median household income of $48,873 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,698. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mexico is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,093. Median rent is $706/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Mexico reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,452/100K. The murder rate is 8.7/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mexico has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.