El Rucio
City in Nuevo León, Mexico
Overview
El Rucio is a tiny, peaceful village in Nuevo León, surrounded by sweeping fields and mountains. With a population of just over 120, it offers an authentic glimpse into rural Mexican life, far from tourist crowds. The town is known for its hospitality, community events, and beautiful natural setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Nuevo León
Population
121
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
24.40°, -99.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$515
Local Cost
$335
Local Income
$120
Cashless
5
English
5
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
12.4°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
696 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TGE
Distance
50 km
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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 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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 45/100.