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Esperanza comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Vieques Municipio County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
728 Population 573/sq mi density
$29,783 Median Income $9,224 per capita
$95,800 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
79°F Avg Temperature 247 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$29,783 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Esperanza comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density573/sq mi
Coordinates18.1023°N, 65.4797°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyVieques Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.26"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

15,833 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 142 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 146 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 144 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 133 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 137 km
Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 150 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 133 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 82 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 142 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 150 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 147 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 143 km
May 11, 1996 107 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 146 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 131 km
Nov 6, 1996 75 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 147 km
Feb 3, 1990 40 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 108 km
Jan 7, 2020 7 km SE of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.0 128 km
Oct 24, 2001 109 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 144 km
Jan 7, 2020 14 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.0 132 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 5 224 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 270 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 262 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 126 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 52 km
2017 Maria Category 5 32 km
2017 Irma Category 5 89 km
2017 Jose Category 4 289 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 191 km
2011 Irene Category 1 46 km
2010 Earl Category 4 151 km
2008 Omar Category 4 122 km
2004 Frances Category 4 250 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 272 km
2000 Debby Category 1 78 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 106 km
1999 Jose Category 1 178 km
1998 Georges Category 3 17 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 83 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 122 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

12 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 57 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 69 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 43 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 25, 2019 EF0 91 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 66 km 0
Aug 25, 2000 EF0 85 km 0
Feb 23, 2000 EF0 70 km 0
Sep 8, 1999 EF0 36 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF0 70 km 0
May 1, 1995 EF0 75 km 0
Oct 7, 1969 EF0 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 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 52 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 40 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 142 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 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 78 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 71 km
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 15 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in

Esperanza comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (2.0").

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