Santa Elena
City in Michoacán de Ocampo, Mexico
Overview
Santa Elena is a small, welcoming town in Michoacán set among rolling hills and farmland. Its friendly vibe and slow pace make it ideal for travelers seeking authentic rural Mexican life. The town is known for its traditional markets and colorful festivals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Michoacán de Ocampo
Population
3,833
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.86°, -100.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$648
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$280
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
16.6°C
Summer Avg
18.2°C
Winter Avg
13.6°C
Record High
35.0°C
Record Low
-2.4°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
777 mm
Internet Speed
9 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.