Washington County, Rhode Island
Among the top 10% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
- top 3% for broadband access
- top 7% for airport distance
- bottom 4% for monthly owner costs
Washington County is a county in Rhode Island with about 130,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and comfortable days. It rates lower on sunny days and monthly owner costs.
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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57%46%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.3 in3.7 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$100k96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 11% of US counties
Home Value$436k96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 9% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 4% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.10%better than 32% of US counties
Income Tax6.46%better than 15% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.61%better than 12% of US counties
Unemployment5.9%better than 28% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.9 in69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall31.7 inbetter than 27% of US counties
Sunny Days185 daysbetter than 8% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 62% of US counties
Comfortable Days100 daysbetter than 92% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.0better than 35% of US counties
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 65% of US counties
School Quality96.1better than 90% of US counties
Violent Crime501/100kbetter than 71% of US counties
Property Crime548/100kbetter than 70% of US counties
Community
Population129,99885th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.977th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1732nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9517th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+208th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.0%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.0%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.6%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.0%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 33% of US counties
Walkability9.0/20better than 90% of US counties
Airport Distance25 mibetter than 93% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.2%better than 97% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.54better than 30% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 64% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington County an affordable place to live?
- Washington County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 11% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $436k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $100k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Washington County?
- Median gross rent in Washington County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Washington County safe?
- Washington County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 501/100k (better than 71%). Property crime is 548/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 72°F in July and 30°F in January, with 48.9 in of annual precipitation and about 185 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washington County?
- Public-school quality in Washington County is above average, scoring better than 90% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Washington County?
- The average one-way commute in Washington County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)