Providence County

RI · Pop. 115,691 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Providence County is a mixed county in RI with a population of approximately 115,691.

$/Acre: $26,847

Property Tax: 1.63%

Growing Season: 163 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 262.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.63%

Local Sales Tax1.76%

Combined Sales Tax8.76%

Cost of Living Index106.8

Median Household Income$70,522

Poverty Rate19.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$26,847

Median Home Price$1342K

Acres for Sale831

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season163 days

Annual Rainfall45.5 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,627 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)148 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K237

Property Crime /100K199

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak