Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 13 h 13 min5:53 am – 7:06 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 11 h 3 min6:54 am – 5:57 pm
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People29,490 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 48.311,218 householdsMedian household income $18,543Median home value $111,900Median rent $482 a month67% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $591 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting8.6% unemployment rate35% of adults are in the labour force, 8,099 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, manufacturing 15%, retail 13%Average commute 27 minutes86% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 4% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher76% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 5%, Spanish 95%79% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month June: highs 80°F, lows 67°FColdest month December: highs 75°F, lows 64°F93 in of rain a yearwettest month OctoberSnow is rare1 days above 90°F, 0 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Maricao 2 Ssw, Pr Rq station, 4 mi away; snow from Maricao Fish Hatchery, Pr Rq
Earthquakes3,993 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970184 of magnitude 4+, 19 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 6.4 on 7 Jan 202018 mi away, near Indios, Puerto RicoMost recent: magnitude 3.1 on 20 Sep 202631 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Air quality61% of days had good air in 2025209 of 345 days measured136 moderate daysMedian index 45, worst day 99main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Catano County, PR, 63 mi away
Internet at home54% of households have a broadband subscription39% have cable, fibre or DSL12% rely on a mobile data plan alone44% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCain Altoserves 2,416 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation238 ft73 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
