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San Pedro Pochutla, Mexico

Oaxaca · 🇲🇽 Mexico

San Pedro Pochutla is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 13,685. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,685 Population 844/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 21.4%
36% 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

Population13,685
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density844/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$13,861
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.3%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation512 ft (156 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband81.2%
Population13,685
Population Density844 / sq mi
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Coordinates15.7456°, -96.4657°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,077 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age29.3 years

Is San Pedro Pochutla a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, San Pedro Pochutla receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. San Pedro Pochutla has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

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%.

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 Pedro Pochutla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F. Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

San Pedro Pochutla has a population of 13,685 with a density of 844 people per square mile, spread across 16.2 square miles. 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

13,685
Total Population
844
People / sq mi
29.3yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg
16.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

San Pedro Pochutla vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

San Pedro Pochutla vs U.S. Average

The median household income in San Pedro Pochutla is N/A. 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: San Pedro Pochutla vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

In San Pedro Pochutla, 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 Pedro Pochutla 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 Pedro Pochutla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 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 512 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²)
Population Density844/sq mi
Coordinates15.7456°N, 96.4657°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
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

Population Density844/sq mi
Total Area16.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

San Roque 1,525 pop · 2.9 mi San Miguel Figueroa 1,137 pop · 5.0 mi Santa María Tonameca 1,850 pop · 5.3 mi Puerto Ángel 2,645 pop · 5.6 mi San José Chacalapa 2,041 pop · 5.8 mi San Isidro Apango 1,030 pop · 8.4 mi San José Piedras Negras 1,135 pop · 10.4 mi La Erradura 1,077 pop · 10.6 mi Cuapinolito (Azulillo) 1,259 pop · 11.1 mi Santa María Huatulco 7,409 pop · 11.4 mi Candelaria Loxicha 2,072 pop · 12.6 mi Benito Juárez 1,305 pop · 13.3 mi El Camalote 1,046 pop · 13.7 mi Santo Domingo de Morelos 1,620 pop · 14.7 mi
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