#1 in RI
Bristol County
61.9
Overall score
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Best Counties to Live in Rhode Island
Compare counties in Rhode Island by overall score, affordability, economy, schools, safety, taxes, and peace & quiet. Rankings are public-data estimates for comparison and research.
#2 in RI
Washington County
61.1
Overall score
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Kent County
58.4
Overall score
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Newport County
55.2
Overall score
Open county report#5 in RI
Providence County
33.3
Overall score
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Showing 5 counties ranked by the default generated overall score.
| Rank | County | Overall | Economy | Afford. | Schools | Safety | Taxes | Peace & Quiet | Typical home | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol County FIPS 44001 | 61.9 | 77.6 | 26.9 | 99.6 | 81 | 27.6 | 19.2 | $637,373 | $114,490 |
| 2 | Washington County FIPS 44009 | 61.1 | 74.7 | 13.3 | 98.1 | 81.2 | 44.7 | 56.6 | $674,112 | $106,638 |
| 3 | Kent County FIPS 44003 | 58.4 | 67.1 | 44.1 | 83.4 | 69.8 | 23.7 | 21.1 | $432,726 | $94,345 |
| 4 | Newport County FIPS 44005 | 55.2 | 72.3 | 11.7 | 88.1 | 70.5 | 44.5 | 31.8 | $767,048 | $103,514 |
| 5 | Providence County FIPS 44007 | 33.3 | 52.6 | 24.2 | 25.7 | 34.8 | 27.2 | 19.7 | $445,561 | $78,787 |