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Mercedes
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Mercedes is a small city in Texas's Rio Grande Valley, known for its welcoming community and laid-back atmosphere. The city offers a blend of agriculture, local culture, and modern conveniences, making it a cozy spot to experience South Texas hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
16,258
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
26.15°, -97.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,535
Local Cost
$1,060
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
24.2°C
Summer Avg
30.0°C
Winter Avg
17.1°C
Record High
44.0°C
Record Low
-3.9°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
605 mm
Internet Speed
221 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
HRL
Distance
27 km
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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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