Kent County, RI

Living in Kent County

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 13
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 44
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 92
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Schools 25
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Residents

164k Population -3.4k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
63% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$236k Median Home Value -$10k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$961 Median Monthly Rent +$142 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene33%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kent County

United States45
Rhode Island25

Property Crime in Kent County

United States48
Rhode Island25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 4 10
Feb 31 3 9
Mar 38 5 6
Apr 48 4 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 3 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 33 4 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kent County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kent County, RI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kent County, RI

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A Step Up Inc
3 miles, E
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St Joseph School
6 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Kent County, RI

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Rhode Island College
13 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Kent County, RI

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Rhode Island Hospital
13 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Kent County, RI

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