El Rayo

City in Durango, Mexico

Overview

El Rayo is a tiny, close-knit village in Durango, Mexico, known for its tranquil countryside, traditional way of life, and friendly residents. Visitors can enjoy authentic rural Mexican culture, simple pleasures, and beautiful landscapes. Life here moves at a slower pace, making it an ideal escape from urban chaos.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Durango
Population
111
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
25.52°, -103.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$500
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$120
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
13.2°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-9.2°C
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
306 mm
Internet Speed
11 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
54 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
TRC
Distance
21 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.