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Peñas Negras, Mexico

Oaxaca · 🇲🇽 Mexico

Peñas Negras is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 540. Elevation: 2,913 ft (888 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
540 Population
2,913 ft Elevation 888 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
59.8 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
3.4 / 5.0
$13,861 median income, 2.2% 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 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

People

Population540
Median Age42.0 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$13,861
Per Capita$13,861
Unemployment2.2%
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 Temp73°F (23°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain59.8 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation2,913 ft (888 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband81.2%
Population540
Elevation2,913 ft (888 m)
Coordinates16.2262°, -97.4890°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation59.8 inches (1,520 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,861
Median Age42.0 years

Is Peñas Negras a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Peñas Negras 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, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Peñas Negras has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Peñas Negras is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 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

Peñas Negras 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

Peñas Negras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Peñas Negras has a population of 540. 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

540
Total Population
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Peñas Negras vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Peñas Negras vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Peñas Negras 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 2.2% (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: Peñas Negras vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% 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 Peñas Negras, 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: Peñas Negras 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

Peñas Negras 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, Peñas Negras receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: Peñas Negras 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
Peñas Negras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 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 2,913 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.8 inches
57% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Geography

Elevation2,913 ft (888 m)
Coordinates16.2262°N, 97.4890°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
May 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 74°F (24°C) 12.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 10.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 11.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 12.5 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in

Peñas Negras has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F — from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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 Peñas Negras

What is the population of Peñas Negras?

Peñas Negras has a population of 540 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 Peñas Negras expensive to live in?

Peñas Negras 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 Peñas Negras safe?

Peñas Negras 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, Peñas Negras receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Peñas Negras?

Peñas Negras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in Peñas Negras?

The job market in Peñas Negras is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Peñas Negras?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

How are the schools in Peñas Negras?

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

How healthy is Peñas Negras?

The obesity rate in Peñas Negras 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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