Providence County, RI
Living in Providence County
Bikeability43
Walkability55
Commute53
Public Transit50
Affordability55
Public Safety72
Airports54
Hospitals24
Colleges91
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
636kPopulation+7.3k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
29%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black8%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$234kMedian Home Value-$24k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$825Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached44%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas63%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Providence County
United States45
Rhode Island25
Property Crime in Providence County
United States48
Rhode Island25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 11 |
| Feb | 29 | 4 | 10 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 5 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 5 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Providence County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Providence County, RI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Providence County, RI
St Philip School
1 miles, E
Harmony Hill School
4 miles, NW
George N Hunt Campus School
6 miles, E
St Thomas Regional School
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Providence County, RI
Bryant University
4 miles, NE
Rhode Island College
6 miles, E
Providence College
8 miles, E
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
9 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Providence County, RI
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
6 miles, E
Roger Williams Medical Center
8 miles, E
The Miriam Hospital
9 miles, E
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
10 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Providence County, RI
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
13 miles, SE
Worcester Regional Airport
31 miles, NW
Bradley International Airport
57 miles, W