Tepalcatepec
8.3
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Tepalcatepec produces excellent limes and avocados in the Tierra Caliente and has real agricultural wealth. The town itself has a functioning commercial center with the economic energy that comes from significant agricultural export revenue.
Mid score (6-8)
Tepalcatepec entered national consciousness in February 2013 as where the autodefensa citizen self-defense movement launched — local lime farmers armed themselves to fight CJNG extortion in what became a nationally significant event. The security dynamics that caused that moment have evolved but not disappeared. Agricultural economy continues with real money but real risk.
Lower score (below 6)
Ground zero for the autodefensa movement means this is where the cartel-agricultural conflict was most acute. The security situation has had periods of improvement but the underlying dynamics persist. Not a recreational destination for outsiders regardless of the agricultural prosperity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Tepalcatepec, Michoacán?
$16k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Tepalcatepec, Michoacán?
Women marry at 25
How common is a college degree in Tepalcatepec, Michoacán?
26% men have degree
What's the average male height in Tepalcatepec, Michoacán?
170 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Tepalcatepec, Michoacán?
Local women avg 29.2