Madera

City in Chihuahua, Mexico

Overview

Madera is a small city set in the forests of Chihuahua, known for its timber industry and proximity to stunning natural reserves. It offers a relaxed pace of life, local charm, and access to beautiful mountain scenery.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chihuahua
Population
15,447
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
29.19°, -108.15°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
33
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost · estimate
$787
Local Cost
$490
Local Income
$420
Cashless
24
English
18
Temperature
13.8°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
6.5°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
-12.7°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
616 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
71 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
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Distance
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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 63/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.