Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
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
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$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
Explore
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 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.