Portsmouth Town, RI
Living in Portsmouth Town
Bikeability20
Walkability30
Commute57
Public Transit31
Affordability16
Public Safety92
Airports28
Hospitals45
Colleges94
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+47 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
52%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
69%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate20%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$100kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Military1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$387kMedian Home Value-$6.5k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$84 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene54%
LP gas5%
Utility gas25%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portsmouth Town
United States45
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area34
Newport County18
Property Crime in Portsmouth Town
United States48
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area31
Newport County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 9 |
| Feb | 32 | 4 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portsmouth Town
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portsmouth Town, RI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portsmouth Town, RI
St Philomena School
1 miles, NE
The Pennfield School
3 miles, SE
Aquidneck Island Christian Academy
3 miles, S
All Saints Academy
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Portsmouth Town, RI
Roger Williams University
4 miles, N
Salve Regina University
8 miles, S
University of Rhode Island
15 miles, SW
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
15 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portsmouth Town, RI
Newport Hospital
7 miles, S
Saint Anne's Hospital
9 miles, NE
Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center
11 miles, NE
Southcoast Hospitals Group
11 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Portsmouth Town, RI
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
12 miles, NW
Martha's Vineyard Airport
37 miles, E