Kent County, RI
Living in Kent County
Bikeability
14
Walkability
13
Commute
50
Public Transit
21
Affordability
44
Public Safety
87
Airports
52
Hospitals
42
Colleges
92
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
25
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kent County, RI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kent County, RI
A Step Up Inc
3 miles, E
Sweet Peas Village Early Childhood School
5 miles, SE
St Joseph School
6 miles, NE
Islamic School of Rhode Island
6 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Kent County, RI
Rhode Island College
13 miles, NE
Johnson & Wales University-Online
13 miles, NE
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
13 miles, NE
University of Rhode Island
13 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kent County, RI
Kent County Memorial Hospital
6 miles, E
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
13 miles, NE
Rhode Island Hospital
13 miles, NE
Roger Williams Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Kent County, RI
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
9 miles, NE
Worcester Regional Airport
44 miles, N
Martha's Vineyard Airport
54 miles, E
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
56 miles, NE