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Ceiba, Puerto Rico

Vega Alta · Puerto Rico

Ceiba is a small city in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico with a population of 6,576. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,576 Population 6,576/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone
$36,981 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$36,981 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$800/mo rent
C
Safety
2.1 / 5.0
15 violent crimes/100K (96% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $36,981
51% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 15/100K
96% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.0%
17% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
66% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 43.4%
250% higher than US avg

People

Population6,576
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density6,576/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

D
Median Income$36,981
Per Capita$36,981
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty43.4%

Housing

A
Home ValueN/A
Rent$800
Ownership62.0%

Crime

C
Violent15/100K
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression1.5%
Heart Disease10.1%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+97.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.3%
Population6,576
Population Density6,576 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates18.4463°, -66.3507°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceVega Alta
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,152 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$36,981
Median Age46.1 years

Is Ceiba a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ceiba receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Ceiba has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ceiba is $36,981, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 43.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

Ceiba is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 15 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380.

Education

28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ceiba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 354 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Ceiba has a population of 6,576 with a density of 6,576 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.9% female and 47.1% male. 25.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,576
Total Population
6,576
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Ceiba vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ceiba vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ceiba is $36,981, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,981. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 43.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 78.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Ceiba vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,981
51% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,981

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
66% above US avg
Poverty Rate43.4%
250% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living78.30 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 62.0% of housing units are owner-occupied.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.0%
Owner-Occupied62.0%
Renter-Occupied38.0%

Property Tax

In Ceiba, 41.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. Heart disease affects 10.1% of residents, above the national average. 42.6% have high blood pressure. 1.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 5.4% experience frequent mental distress.

Health Metrics: Ceiba vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.1%
28% above US avg
Heart Disease10.1%
High Blood Pressure42.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Depression1.5%
Mental Distress5.4%

Healthcare Access

Premature Death101/100K

Food & Exercise

Ceiba has a violent crime rate of 15 per 100,000 residents, 96% below the national average of 380. Overall, Ceiba receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: Ceiba vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent14.6/100K
96% below US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.1 / 5.0
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Ceiba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density6,576/sq mi
Coordinates18.4463°N, 66.3507°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

22,742 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 82 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 73 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 120 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 77 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 81 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 76 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 73 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 145 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 65 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 106 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 87 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 69 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 92 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 92 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 134 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 80 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 84 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 92 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 112 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erin (2025, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 214 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 185 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 92 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 103 km
2017 Maria Category 5 27 km
2017 Irma Category 5 85 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 230 km
2011 Irene Category 1 18 km
2010 Earl Category 4 168 km
2008 Omar Category 4 219 km
2004 Frances Category 4 228 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 175 km
2000 Debby Category 1 67 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 200 km
1999 Jose Category 1 272 km
1998 Georges Category 3 28 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 109 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 76 km
1995 Luis Category 4 231 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 85 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.2 m (50 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1867 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 15.2 m 24 145 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 93 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 138 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 73 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO (3,927 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 48 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 47 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 51 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 49 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 59 km
2007 CARR 304 606 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 5.0 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in

Ceiba has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (3.1").

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28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. 87.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.0%
17% below US avg
High School+97.0%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6,576/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Services

Broadband Access87.3%

Commute & Transportation

Radio Stations near Ceiba

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Casa Pueblo community news, environment MP3 48 kbps
WRPG-DB Pura Gracia cristiana, musica cristiana MP3 128 kbps
WKAQ 580 news AAC+ 63 kbps
Hot 102 mainstream, pop music AAC+ 96 kbps
LA X — OGG 48 kbps
Fidelity 95.7 — AAC+ 96 kbps
Echo 355 acustic, alternative MP3
WPAB 550 PONCE spanish pop, spanish talk MP3 128 kbps
WAPA RADIO — MP3 128 kbps
OldiVille 70 80 hits, 70s disco MP3
Isla Rock rock en espanol MP3 128 kbps
La X 100.7 FM pop, reggaeton OGG 48 kbps
Radio Isla 1320 AM (WSKN 1320 AM) — MP3 128 kbps
WIAC 740 AM — MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Ceiba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Mercado FamiliarFri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Mercado Agricola Natural Viejo San Juan150 Norzagaray St01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Narranjito farmers market group 787-544-331101/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Sat: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Sun: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Yes

Airports Near Ceiba

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luis Munoz Marin International AirportSJULarge Airport
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportAREMedium Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci AirportSIGMedium Airport
José Aponte de la Torre AirportNRRMedium Airport
Mercedita International AirportPSEMedium Airport
Adjuntas Airport—Small Airport
Cocal Airport—Small Airport
Cuylers Airport—Small Airport
Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones AirportHUCSmall Airport
Fort Allen Airport—Small Airport
Labadle Airport—Small Airport
Lajas Airpark—Small Airport
Patillas Airport—Small Airport
Santa Isabel Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ceiba

What is the population of Ceiba?

Ceiba has a population of 6,576 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 6,576 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.9% female and 47.1% male.

Is Ceiba expensive to live in?

Ceiba is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 78.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $36,981, 51% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

Is Ceiba safe?

Ceiba is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 15 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Overall, Ceiba receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Ceiba?

Ceiba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Ceiba?

The unemployment rate in Ceiba is 6.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition.

How much does housing cost in Ceiba?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $800. The homeownership rate is 62.0%.

How are the schools in Ceiba?

28.0% of adults in Ceiba hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Ceiba?

The obesity rate in Ceiba is 41.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 1.5% of residents report depression.

Nearby Cities

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