Charlestown, RI
Living in Charlestown
Bikeability14
Walkability4
Commute16
Public Transit28
Affordability33
Public Safety96
Airports28
Hospitals58
Colleges93
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Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+105 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
47%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years47%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate21%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income-$5k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector58%
Self-employed19%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Sales and office19%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$398kMedian Home Value+$66k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$474 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached92%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
$50K to $99K4%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K26%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene43%
LP gas18%
Utility gas7%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Charlestown
United States45
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area34
Washington County7
Property Crime in Charlestown
United States48
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area31
Washington County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump43%
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 Charlestown
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Charlestown, RI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Charlestown, RI
Ocean Tides School
9 miles, E
Meadowbrook Waldorf School
9 miles, N
Bradley School - Westerly Site
10 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Charlestown, RI
University of Rhode Island
9 miles, NE
Salve Regina University
18 miles, E
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
23 miles, W
Mitchell College
25 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Charlestown, RI
South County Hospital Inc
8 miles, NE
Westerly Hospital
10 miles, W
Newport Hospital
19 miles, NE
Kent County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Charlestown, RI
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
26 miles, NE
Martha's Vineyard Airport
53 miles, E
Worcester Regional Airport
63 miles, N
Tweed-New Haven Airport
66 miles, W