Kent County

RI · Pop. 83,990 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Kent County is a suburban county in RI with a population of approximately 83,990.

$/Acre: $5,373

Property Tax: 1.63%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 66.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.63%

Local Sales Tax1.49%

Combined Sales Tax8.49%

Cost of Living Index109.6

Median Household Income$66,258

Poverty Rate13.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,373

Median Home Price$405K

Acres for Sale1815

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall46.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,027 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)291 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K345

Property Crime /100K380

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate