Washington County, RI
Living in Washington County
Bikeability29
Walkability35
Commute46
Public Transit27
Affordability34
Public Safety94
Airports29
Hospitals55
Colleges93
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
126kPopulation-927 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate23%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$343kMedian Home Value-$8.1k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$981Median Monthly Rent+$164 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Washington County
United States45
Rhode Island25
Property Crime in Washington County
United States48
Rhode Island25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 8 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washington County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington County, RI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington County, RI
Meadowbrook Waldorf School
7 miles, N
Ocean Tides School
8 miles, E
Montessori Pathways of New England
10 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Washington County, RI
University of Rhode Island
8 miles, NE
Salve Regina University
17 miles, E
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
24 miles, W
United States Coast Guard Academy
25 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington County, RI
South County Hospital Inc
7 miles, E
Westerly Hospital
11 miles, W
Newport Hospital
18 miles, NE
Kent County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Washington County, RI
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
25 miles, NE
Martha's Vineyard Airport
52 miles, E
Worcester Regional Airport
62 miles, N
Tweed-New Haven Airport
66 miles, W