Washington County

RI · Pop. 182,013 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Washington County is a mixed county in RI with a population of approximately 182,013.

$/Acre: $19,643
Property Tax: 1.63%
Growing Season: 155 days
Broadband: 64%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 256.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.63%
Local Sales Tax2%
Combined Sales Tax9%
Cost of Living Index119
Median Household Income$94,950
Poverty Rate23.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$19,643
Median Home Price$1028K
Acres for Sale1568
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season155 days
Annual Rainfall42.8 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low24°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,163 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado1/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)264 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K278
Property Crime /100K199
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City50 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%
Ag EconomyWeak