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San Lucas, Mexico

Michoacán · 🇲🇽 Mexico

San Lucas is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 3,085. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,085 Population
984 ft Elevation 300 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone
$13,861 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$13,861 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $13,861
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.4%
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

People

Population3,085
Median Age42.0 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$13,861
Per Capita$13,861
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.3%

Health

Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking14.7%
Depression2.6%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation984 ft (300 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband81.2%
Population3,085
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Coordinates18.5911°, -100.7847°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (999 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,861
Median Age42.0 years

Is San Lucas a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, San Lucas receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. San Lucas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in San Lucas is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

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

San Lucas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F. Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

San Lucas has a population of 3,085. 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

3,085
Total Population
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

San Lucas vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

San Lucas vs U.S. Average

The median household income in San Lucas 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 2.8% (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: San Lucas vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% 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

In San Lucas, 36.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.2% have diabetes. 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).

Health Metrics: San Lucas vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
High Blood Pressure32.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

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

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.0%

Food & Exercise

San Lucas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.3 inches. 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 984 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.3 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Coordinates18.5911°N, 100.7847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.2 in
May 89°F (31°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 7.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in

San Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F — from 78°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and February 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

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About San Lucas

What is the population of San Lucas?

San Lucas has a population of 3,085 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 San Lucas expensive to live in?

San Lucas 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.

What is the weather like in San Lucas?

San Lucas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in San Lucas?

The job market in San Lucas is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in San Lucas?

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

How healthy is San Lucas?

The obesity rate in San Lucas 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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