El Rucio
City in Zacatecas, Mexico
Overview
El Rucio is a tiny rural village set in the hills of Zacatecas, Mexico, with a close-knit community and authentic Mexican countryside ambiance. Travelers visit for its simple charm, agricultural surroundings, and peaceful pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Zacatecas
Population
121
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
23.41°, -102.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$445
Local Cost
$262
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
17.2°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
12.1°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
-7.6°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
440 mm
Internet Speed
48 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
48 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 2026-03-23.
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.
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 55/100.