Santa María de Ostula, Mexico — City Data & Statistics

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

Population972

Median Age21.0 yrs

DensityN/A

Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median Income$13,861

Per Capita$13,861

Unemployment0.9%

Poverty2.3%

Housing

Home ValueN/A

Rent$400

OwnershipN/A

Crime

Violent25/100K

PropertyN/A

Murder24.9/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking14.7%

Depression2.6%

Heart Disease16.3%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)

AQI24 (Good)

Rain42.1 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation459 ft (140 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+21.4%

High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband81.2%

Population	972
Elevation	459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates	18.5033°, -103.4773°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Michoacán
Average Temperature	76°F (24°C)
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation	42.1 inches (1,069 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$13,861
Median Age	21.0 years

Is Santa María de Ostula a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Santa María de Ostula 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. Santa María de Ostula has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Santa María de Ostula 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

Santa María de Ostula 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

Santa María de Ostula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Santa María de Ostula has a population of 972. The median age is 21.0 years, 46% 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

972

Total Population

21.0yrs

Median Age

46% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%

Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Santa María de Ostula vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages	100%

Social Characteristics

Santa María de Ostula vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Santa María de Ostula 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: Santa María de Ostula vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.9%
	75% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.3%
	81% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	54.20 (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-Occupied	66.4%
Renter-Occupied	33.6%

Property Tax

In Santa María de Ostula, 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: Santa María de Ostula vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.0%
	12% above US avg
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart Disease	16.3%
High Blood Pressure	32.1%
COPD	15.5%
Kidney Disease	22.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.7%
	5% above US avg
Binge Drinking	6.0%
Physical Inactivity	83.2%
Depression	2.6%
Mental Distress	5.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	79.0%

Premature Death	163/100K

Food & Exercise

Santa María de Ostula 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, Santa María de Ostula receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: Santa María de Ostula vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	24.9/100K
	93% below US avg
Murder	24.9/100K
	295% above US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C
Safety Score	2.0 / 5.0

Santa María de Ostula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 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 459 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	75.7°F
	40% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	42.1 inches
	11% above US avg
Snowfall	0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	24.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	90.1%

Geography

Elevation	459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates	18.5033°N, 103.4773°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
March	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in
April	75°F (24°C)	0.1 in	Driest
May	77°F (25°C)	0.8 in
June	79°F (26°C)	6.7 in	Warmest
July	78°F (26°C)	8.4 in
August	78°F (26°C)	9.5 in
September	78°F (25°C)	9.6 in	Wettest
October	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
November	76°F (24°C)	1.1 in
December	73°F (23°C)	0.6 in

Santa María de Ostula has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F — from 72°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.6") and April 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 Access	81.2%

Safety & Disasters

C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Santa María de Ostula

What is the population of Santa María de Ostula?

Santa María de Ostula has a population of 972 residents and is located in Mexico.. The median age of residents is 21.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Santa María de Ostula expensive to live in?

Santa María de Ostula 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 Santa María de Ostula safe?

Santa María de Ostula 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, Santa María de Ostula receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Santa María de Ostula?

Santa María de Ostula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in Santa María de Ostula?

The job market in Santa María de Ostula is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Santa María de Ostula?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

How are the schools in Santa María de Ostula?

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

How healthy is Santa María de Ostula?

The obesity rate in Santa María de Ostula 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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