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Living in Rio Rico

Rio Rico is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. The population of Rio Rico totalled 20,549 at the end of 2020. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Rio Rico reached 10.51%. The foreign population count was 7,010 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 95% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 98% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Rio Rico?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Rio Rico.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Rio Rico yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent941.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

34.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 7,010 people of 20,549 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Rio Rico is 10.5%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–15Rio Rico 10.5%25 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,805 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate10.51 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Rio Rico. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Rio Rico. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Rio Rico's nearest airport was TUS, 72 km away and offered 16 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count16 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km72 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataTUS3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Rio Rico. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Rio Rico.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 11.7 µg/m³. Monthly mean temperature moved from 8.2°C in January to 26.6°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rio Rico average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND36°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Rio Rico average monthly precipitation, mm02550751002523189417919957221529JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Rio Rico annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52511.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Rio Rico is 11.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–12Rio Rico 11.74 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean11.71 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 18.5 · Feb 19.56 · Mar 22.67 · Apr 26.33 · May 30.78 · Jun 35.83 · Jul 34.67 · Aug 33.5 · Sep 32.5 · Oct 28.61 · Nov 23 · Dec 18.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.06 · Feb -0.833 · Mar 1.67 · Apr 4.17 · May 7.94 · Jun 13.5 · Jul 18.5 · Aug 17.78 · Sep 14.17 · Oct 7 · Nov 1.33 · Dec -2.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 8.22 · Feb 9.33 · Mar 12.17 · Apr 15.22 · May 19.39 · Jun 24.67 · Jul 26.56 · Aug 25.67 · Sep 23.33 · Oct 17.83 · Nov 12.17 · Dec 7.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 24.89 · Feb 23.37 · Mar 17.53 · Apr 8.89 · May 4.32 · Jun 17.27 · Jul 91.19 · Aug 99.31 · Sep 56.64 · Oct 21.59 · Nov 14.99 · Dec 28.96 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M337.4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M311.71 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
St. Marys20,546 residentsPrunedale20,560 residentsSherwood20,535 residentsPittsburg20,569 residentsLos Lunas20,572 residentsPalisades Park20,520 residents

Population and city profile

Rio Rico's total area was 163.4 km² at the end of 2025. Rio Rico's population density measured 134.7 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Rio Rico residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport65.9%Foreign residents34.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area163.4 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share31.84 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents7,010 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density134.7 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population20,549 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207Official

Is Rio Rico a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–59%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Student43%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 31–55%
Family48%strong on family, weak on safety · range 36–60%
Retirement58%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 44–72%
Foreign residents7,010 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population20,549 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent941.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,805 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate10.51 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean11.71 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Rio Rico when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Rio Rico?

The unemployment rate is 10.51 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Rio Rico?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 11.71 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in Rio Rico?

The published population is 20,549 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

How many foreign residents live in Rio Rico?

7,010 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Rio Rico a good place to live?

Rio Rico may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Rio Rico, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/rio-rico/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Rio Rico, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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