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
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 70/100.