Río Cañas Abajo, Puerto Rico

Juana Díaz · Puerto Rico

Río Cañas Abajo is a small town in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,185. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,185 Population 3,591/sq mi density

226 ft Elevation 69 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

33.1 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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$36,981 median income, 6.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$800/mo rent

Safety

2.1 / 5.0

15 violent crimes/100K (96% below avg)

Education

3.2 / 5.0

28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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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

Population1,185

Median Age46.1 yrs

Density3,591/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

Median Income$36,981

Per Capita$36,981

Unemployment6.0%

Poverty43.4%

Housing

Home ValueN/A

Rent$800

Ownership62.0%

Crime

Violent15/100K

PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.1%

UninsuredN/A

Depression1.5%

Heart Disease10.1%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain33.1 in/yr

Sunny Days356/yr

Elevation226 ft (69 m)

Education

Bachelor's+28.0%

High School+97.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband87.3%

Population	1,185
Population Density	3,591 / sq mi
Elevation	226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates	18.0383°, -66.4677°
Timezone	America/Puerto_Rico
Country	🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / Province	Juana Díaz
Average Temperature	80°F (27°C)
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation	33.1 inches (840 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$36,981
Median Age	46.1 years

Is Río Cañas Abajo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Río Cañas Abajo 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. Río Cañas Abajo has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Río Cañas Abajo 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

Río Cañas Abajo 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

Río Cañas Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 356 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Río Cañas Abajo has a population of 1,185 with a density of 3,591 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 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

1,185

Total Population

3,591

People / sq mi

46.1yrs

Median Age

19% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%

Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Río Cañas Abajo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Río Cañas Abajo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Río Cañas Abajo 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: Río Cañas Abajo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	6.0%
	66% above US avg
Poverty Rate	43.4%
	250% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	78.30 (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

Homeownership	62.0%
Owner-Occupied	62.0%
Renter-Occupied	38.0%

Property Tax

In Río Cañas Abajo, 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: Río Cañas Abajo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	41.1%
	28% above US avg
Heart Disease	10.1%
High Blood Pressure	42.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health


Depression	1.5%
Mental Distress	5.4%

Healthcare Access


Premature Death	101/100K

Food & Exercise

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

Crime Rates: Río Cañas Abajo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	14.6/100K
	96% below US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C
Safety Score	2.1 / 5.0

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Río Cañas Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	80.0°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	226 ft (69 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	3,591/sq mi
Coordinates	18.0383°N, 66.4677°W
Timezone	America/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"

13% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 8.86"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

19,058 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 13, 2014	61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico	M6.4	117 km
Jan 7, 2020	4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico	M6.4	37 km
Sep 24, 2019	67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico	M6.0	143 km
Jan 11, 2020	5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico	M5.9	42 km
May 16, 2010	4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico	M5.8	75 km
Jan 6, 2020	14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico	M5.8	42 km
Jan 7, 2020	0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico	M5.6	33 km
Jan 7, 2020	11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico	M5.6	31 km
Feb 4, 2008	Puerto Rico region	M5.5	119 km
Dec 11, 2000	65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico	M5.5	134 km
May 2, 2020	6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico	M5.4	30 km
Nov 23, 1992	28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico	M5.3	108 km
Aug 1, 1993	68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico	M5.3	107 km
Jul 3, 2020	9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico	M5.3	59 km
Jan 15, 2020	Puerto Rico region	M5.2	60 km
Jan 10, 2020	4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico	M5.2	45 km
Jan 11, 2020	19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico	M5.2	42 km
Mar 12, 2009	66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico	M5.1	115 km
Sep 24, 2019	59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico	M5.1	134 km
Feb 4, 2020	15 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico	M5.0	49 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	261 km
2024	Ernesto	Category 1	221 km
2022	Fiona	Category 1	53 km
2019	Dorian	Category 1	140 km
2017	Maria	Category 5	34 km
2017	Irma	Category 5	132 km
2014	Gonzalo	Category 3	271 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	63 km
2010	Earl	Category 4	213 km
2008	Omar	Category 4	201 km
2004	Frances	Category 4	275 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 1	173 km
2000	Debby	Category 1	114 km
1999	Lenny	Category 4	168 km
1999	Jose	Category 1	282 km
1998	Georges	Category 3	25 km
1996	Bertha	Category 3	148 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	46 km
1995	Luis	Category 4	270 km
1995	Marilyn	Category 3	126 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.1 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1918	PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE	Eruption + Earthquake	6.1 m	144	106 km
1868	VIRGIN ISLANDS	Earthquake	1.5 m	—	145 km
2020	PUERTO RICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	4	37 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	21 km
2007	UNNAMED	3,896	21 km
2005	UNNAMED	1,888	27 km
2005	PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3	1,137	17 km
2005	UNNAMED	725	37 km
2007	CARR 304	606	61 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	2.1 in
February	73°F (23°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
April	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in
May	77°F (25°C)	5.8 in
June	78°F (26°C)	4.3 in
July	83°F (29°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	6.8 in
September	78°F (26°C)	7.8 in
October	77°F (25°C)	8.9 in	Wettest
November	76°F (24°C)	5.1 in
December	74°F (23°C)	2.6 in

Río Cañas Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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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 Density	3,591/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Services

Broadband Access	87.3%

Commute & Transportation

Radio Stations near Río Cañas Abajo

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 Río Cañas Abajo

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
El Mercado Familiar		01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
El Mercado Familiar	Plaza Publica	01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;
El Mercado Familiar		06/19/2015 to 12/31/2015	Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
El Mercado Familiar		01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
El Mercado Familiar			Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
El Mercado Familiar		01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
El Mercado Familiar		01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
El Mercado Familiar			Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
El Mercado Familiar		01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Mercado Agrcola Natural de Ponce	34 Calle Aurora	03/21/2015 to 12/12/2015	Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Superfund Sites Near Río Cañas Abajo

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
CEMEX DE PUERTO RICO INC	PR-10	PONCE

Airports Near Río Cañas Abajo

16 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport	SJU	Large Airport
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport	ARE	Medium Airport
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport	MAZ	Medium Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport	SIG	Medium Airport
Mercedita International Airport	PSE	Medium Airport
Rafael Hernández International Airport	BQN	Medium Airport
Adjuntas Airport	—	Small Airport
Boqueron Airport	—	Small Airport
Cocal Airport	—	Small Airport
Cuylers Airport	—	Small Airport
Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones Airport	HUC	Small 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 Río Cañas Abajo

What is the population of Río Cañas Abajo?

Río Cañas Abajo has a population of 1,185 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 3,591 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 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 Río Cañas Abajo expensive to live in?

Río Cañas Abajo 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 Río Cañas Abajo safe?

Río Cañas Abajo 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, Río Cañas Abajo receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Río Cañas Abajo?

Río Cañas Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Río Cañas Abajo?

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

How much does housing cost in Río Cañas Abajo?

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

How are the schools in Río Cañas Abajo?

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

How healthy is Río Cañas Abajo?

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

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Health 6/26

Crime & Safety 1/12

Climate & Environment 8/19

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Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 3/6

Places & Facilities 4/32

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Río Cañas Abajo vs U.S. Average

Income: Río Cañas Abajo vs U.S.

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