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Santa María Zoogochi, Mexico

Oaxaca · 🇲🇽 Mexico

Santa María Zoogochi is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 514. Elevation: 3,802 ft (1,159 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
514 Population
3,802 ft Elevation 1,159 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
61.5 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, 0.8% 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 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

People

Population514
Median Age42.0 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$13,861
Per Capita$13,861
Unemployment0.8%
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 Temp58°F (15°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation3,802 ft (1,159 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband81.2%
Population514
Elevation3,802 ft (1,159 m)
Coordinates17.4316°, -96.3385°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,563 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,861
Median Age42.0 years

Is Santa María Zoogochi a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Santa María Zoogochi is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 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 Zoogochi 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 Zoogochi enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Santa María Zoogochi has a population of 514. 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

514
Total Population
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Santa María Zoogochi vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Santa María Zoogochi vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Santa María Zoogochi 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 0.8% (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: Santa María Zoogochi vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% 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 Santa María Zoogochi, 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 Zoogochi 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

Santa María Zoogochi 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 Zoogochi receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: Santa María Zoogochi 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
Santa María Zoogochi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 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 3,802 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall61.5 inches
62% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Geography

Elevation3,802 ft (1,159 m)
Coordinates17.4316°N, 96.3385°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
March 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 9.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 10.1 in
August 59°F (15°C) 9.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 10.9 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 6.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in

Santa María Zoogochi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F — from 54°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (1.1").

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

C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Santa María Zoogochi

What is the population of Santa María Zoogochi?

Santa María Zoogochi has a population of 514 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 Santa María Zoogochi expensive to live in?

Santa María Zoogochi 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 Zoogochi safe?

Santa María Zoogochi 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 Zoogochi receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Santa María Zoogochi?

Santa María Zoogochi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in Santa María Zoogochi?

The job market in Santa María Zoogochi is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Santa María Zoogochi?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

How are the schools in Santa María Zoogochi?

21.4% of adults in Santa María Zoogochi 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 Zoogochi?

The obesity rate in Santa María Zoogochi 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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