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