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Living in
Mexico.
About
Life in Mexico
Mexico is a community of 11,487 people in Missouri. The median household income is $50,873, median rent runs about $686 per month, and median home values are around $139,800. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Mexico at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Foreign-Born
1.2%
Broadband Internet
85.0%
of households
Population Growth
+0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Mexico: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mexico, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (38.2%), and 1.3% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
20.8%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.6%
of households
Married Couples
40.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 34% below MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Mexico
In Mexico, rent runs 34% below the MO average, and home values are 39% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,082
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $184,352 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Mexico
Unemployment in Audrain County, which includes Mexico, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Mexico: Audrain County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Audrain County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Mexico Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.8 min avg
How Mexico residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mexico, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Regional airport · few flights122k passengers boarded in 2025
- 86 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 15% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mexico runs 15% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
278.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,027.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mexico Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
51.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Audrain County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Audrain County, which includes Mexico, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $170,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Hail | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 6 | Heavy Snow | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Hail | None reported |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Audrain County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Callaway County, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 23 miles from Mexico) is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
27
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Callaway County, MO (23 mi away)
Climate86°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mexico has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.5"
Annual Snowfall
18.9"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
113
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
104
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 2.03" |
| Feb | 43°F | 23°F | 2.31" |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 3.17" |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 4.68" |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 5.07" |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 5.23" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.43" |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.90" |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 4.86" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 2.81" |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 2.75" |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 2.28" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mexico
Uninsured
10.3%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mexico
Mexico's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Philadelphia National Historic Site, 61 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mexico
Mexico has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Philadelphia National Historic Site (61 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
61 mi awayUlysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
92 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mexico
Mexico Branch
305 W Jackson St, Mexico
Cities Near Mexico
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Mexico?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mexico FAQ
Is Mexico, Missouri affordable?⌄
Mexico's median rent is $686/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $50,873/year. Median home value is $139,800.
Is Mexico, Missouri safe?⌄
Mexico's violent crime rate was 278 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2027 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mexico, Missouri?⌄
Audrain County, which includes Mexico, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mexico, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Mexico is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $686/month and median household income is $50,873/year. The median home value is $139,800. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mexico, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Mexico is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from