Bristol County

RI · Pop. 145,591 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Bristol County is a mixed county in RI with a population of approximately 145,591.

$/Acre: $10,062

Property Tax: 1.63%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 110.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.63%

Local Sales Tax1.81%

Combined Sales Tax8.81%

Cost of Living Index108.1

Median Household Income$62,327

Poverty Rate13.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,062

Median Home Price$677K

Acres for Sale755

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall52 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,536 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)127 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K400

Property Crime /100K531

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak