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South Kingstown, Rhode Island

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Population in 2010: 30,639.
Population change since 2000: +9.7%
 
Males: 14,557  (47.5%)
Females: 16,082  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

35.7 years
Rhode Island median age:

42.3 years

Zip codes: 02879.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $106,554 (it was $56,325 in 2000)
South Kingstown:

$106,554
RI:

$81,854

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $48,937 (it was $23,827 in 2000)

South Kingstown town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $537,245 (it was $171,100 in 2000)
South Kingstown:

$537,245
RI:

$383,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $576,051; detached houses: $602,530; townhouses or other attached units: $477,043; in 2-unit structures: $442,161; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $386,238; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $205,983; mobile homes: $109,666; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: over $1,000,000
March 2022 cost of living index in South Kingstown: 112.3 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in South Kingstown, RI (2010)
    • 27,35289.3%White alone
    • 8692.8%Hispanic
    • 8092.6%Asian alone
    • 6162.0%Black alone
    • 5831.9%Two or more races
    • 3381.1%American Indian alone
    • 660.2%Other race alone
    • 60.02%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in South Kingstown detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Rhode Island and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in South Kingstown, Rhode Island as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in South Kingstown is 3,830 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in South Kingstown by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		3
(10.2)		2
(6.5)		5
(16.3)		4
(13.1)		7
(23.1)		5
(16.3)		4
(13.0)		2
(6.5)		4
(13.0)		8
(26.0)		8
(26.1)		4
(13.2)		5
(15.9)		12
(37.4)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		1
(3.4)		4
(13.1)		4
(13.1)		6
(19.7)		2
(6.6)		1
(3.3)		2
(6.5)		1
(3.2)		2
(6.5)		2
(6.5)		1
(3.3)		1
(3.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		7
(23.9)		11
(35.9)		16
(52.3)		16
(52.4)		12
(39.6)		8
(26.0)		15
(48.7)		10
(32.4)		8
(26.0)		7
(22.7)		10
(32.6)		10
(33.1)		11
(34.9)		3
(9.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		70
(239.2)		103
(336.2)		99
(323.5)		67
(219.5)		77
(254.0)		73
(237.6)		65
(211.1)		63
(204.1)		46
(149.2)		34
(110.3)		31
(101.1)		21
(69.4)		26
(82.4)		11
(34.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		242
(826.8)		253
(825.7)		264
(862.7)		197
(645.4)		211
(696.2)		199
(647.7)		199
(646.4)		170
(550.7)		147
(476.9)		161
(522.5)		172
(561.1)		107
(353.9)		92
(291.7)		117
(365.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		13
(44.4)		12
(39.2)		9
(29.4)		9
(29.5)		10
(33.0)		8
(26.0)		8
(26.0)		16
(51.8)		5
(16.2)		8
(26.0)		11
(35.9)		7
(23.1)		9
(28.5)		10
(31.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)		4
(13.7)		3
(9.8)		2
(6.5)		5
(16.4)		1
(3.3)		5
(16.3)		0
(0.0)		2
(6.5)		2
(6.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(3.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(6.2)
City-Data.com crime index67.476.087.070.476.663.864.853.148.358.060.839.139.451.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in South Kingstown, RI

Crime rate in South Kingstown detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 69 (54 officers - 50 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.71
Rhode Island average:

2.27
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Ancestries: Irish (23.9%), English (18.6%), Italian (16.5%), French (9.1%), German (8.5%), Polish (4.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1723

Land area: 57.1 square miles.

Population density: 537 people per square mile   (low).

1,605 residents are foreign born (2.9% Asia, 1.8% Europe).

This town:

5.7%
Rhode Island:

11.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
South Kingstown town:

1.7% ($2,888)
Rhode Island:

1.9% ($2,507)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Warwick, RI (19.6 miles , pop. 85,808).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (64.5 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (129.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Wakefield-Peacedale, RI (1.2 miles ),
Kingston, RI (1.5 miles ),
Narragansett Pier, RI (1.8 miles ),
Narragansett, RI (1.9 miles ),
Carolina, RI (2.7 miles ),
Richmond, RI (2.8 miles ),
Charlestown, RI (2.9 miles ),
Exeter, RI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 41.45 N, Longitude: 71.53 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 401

Distribution of median household income in South Kingstown, RI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 75 buildings, average cost: $298,700
  • 2021: 94 buildings, average cost: $263,400
  • 2020: 96 buildings, average cost: $250,300
  • 2019: 97 buildings, average cost: $211,500
  • 2018: 78 buildings, average cost: $226,200
  • 2017: 73 buildings, average cost: $234,100
  • 2016: 53 buildings, average cost: $210,700
  • 2015: 24 buildings, average cost: $224,800
  • 2014: 48 buildings, average cost: $268,000
  • 2013: 67 buildings, average cost: $173,300
  • 2012: 95 buildings, average cost: $158,100
  • 2011: 46 buildings, average cost: $156,100
  • 2010: 68 buildings, average cost: $164,800
  • 2009: 45 buildings, average cost: $159,100
  • 2008: 54 buildings, average cost: $175,500
  • 2007: 57 buildings, average cost: $186,700
  • 2006: 95 buildings, average cost: $156,200
  • 2005: 98 buildings, average cost: $187,300
  • 2004: 102 buildings, average cost: $151,200
  • 2003: 141 buildings, average cost: $143,100
  • 2002: 121 buildings, average cost: $116,200
  • 2001: 133 buildings, average cost: $112,400
  • 2000: 154 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 1999: 158 buildings, average cost: $112,100
  • 1998: 169 buildings, average cost: $101,900
  • 1997: 248 buildings, average cost: $76,500
Number of permits per 10,000 South Kingstown, RI residents
Average permit cost in South Kingstown, RI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Rhode Island:

3.3%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in South Kingstown, RI
Historical housing units in South Kingstown, RI

Population change in the 1990s: +3,223 (+13.0%).
Most common industries in South Kingstown, RI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (19.8%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.9%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (16.0%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Health care (4.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (24.0%)
  • Health care (15.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.3%)
  • Social assistance (3.7%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
Most common occupations in South Kingstown, RI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Top executives (2.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5.9%)
  • Top executives (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
  • Computer specialists (3.6%)
  • Engineers (3.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.7%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)

Average climate in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

South Kingstown, Rhode Island average temperatures South Kingstown, Rhode Island average precipitation South Kingstown, Rhode Island humidity South Kingstown, Rhode Island wind speed South Kingstown, Rhode Island snowfall South Kingstown, Rhode Island sunshine South Kingstown, Rhode Island clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 56.9. This is better than average.

City:

56.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 1.35. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.35
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.76. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.76
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

South Kingstown-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Rhode Island state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 59.0 miles away from the South Kingstown town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 45.0 miles away from the town center injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

South Kingstown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Rhode Island state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 224.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 238.7 miles away from South Kingstown center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 237.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 142.0 miles away from South Kingstown center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 174.0 miles away from South Kingstown center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 155.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 4, Blizzards: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers in South Kingstown:

  • SCALLOP SHELL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (981 KINGSTOWN ROAD)

Other hospitals and medical centers near South Kingstown:

  • WAKEFIELD DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; WAKEFIELD, RI)
  • SOUTH BAY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; WAKEFIELD, RI)
  • SOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; WAKEFIELD, RI)
  • HOSPICE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, INC (Hospital, about 3 miles away; WAKEFIELD, RI)
  • VNS HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; NARRAGANSETT, RI)
  • HOSPICE OF VNS WASH CO AND JAMESTOWN (Hospital, about 3 miles away; NARRAGANSETT, RI)
  • SOUTH KINGSTOWN AND NURSING REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; WEST KINGSTON, RI)

Amtrak stations near South Kingstown:

  • 4 miles: KINGSTON (WEST KINGSTON, FAIRGROUNDS RD.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: WESTERLY (14 RAILROAD AVE.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Kingstown:

  • University of Rhode Island (about 3 miles; Kingston, RI; Full-time enrollment: 14,656)
  • Salve Regina University (about 12 miles; Newport, RI; FT enrollment: 2,349)
  • New England Institute of Technology (about 15 miles; East Greenwich, RI; FT enrollment: 3,183)
  • Community College of Rhode Island (about 19 miles; Warwick, RI; FT enrollment: 10,500)
  • Roger Williams University (about 20 miles; Bristol, RI; FT enrollment: 4,375)
  • Johnson & Wales University-Providence (about 27 miles; Providence, RI; FT enrollment: 10,898)
  • Rhode Island School of Design (about 27 miles; Providence, RI; FT enrollment: 2,714)

Library in South Kingstown:

  • SOUTH KINGSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,128,410; Location: 1057 KINGSTOWN ROAD; 68,720 books; 111 e-books; 3,759 audio materials; 4,848 video materials; 284 print serial subscriptions; 16 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in South Kingstown: Kingston Fairgrounds (A), Laurel Lane Golf Course (B), Cards Camp (C), Saint Savios Boys Center (D), Burlingame Brook (E), Peace Dale Museum of Primitive Culture and Nineteenth Century Mill Village (F), Perryville State Trout Hatchery (G), Camp Hoffman (H), Richmond Grange (I), Camp Fuller (J), Browning Beach (K), Camp Saugatucket (L), Bedrock Farm (M), Carpenters Grist Mill (N), Kenyon Grist Mill (O), South Kingston Town Hall (P), South Kingstown Public Library (Q), Robert Beverly Hale Memorial Library (R), University of Rhode Island Emergency Medical Services Headquarters (S), South Kingstown Emergency Medical Services (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Colonial Shopping Center (1), Belmont Shoppers Park Shopping Center (2), The Wakefield Mall Shopping Center (3), Dale Carlia Shopping Center (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in South Kingstown include: Christ United Methodist Church (A), Christ the King Church (B), Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (C), Kingston Congregational Church (D), Saint Augustines Church (E), Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County (F), Wakefield Baptist Church (G), West Kingston Baptist Church (H), Perryville Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Tower Hill Cemetery (1), Fernwood Cemetery (2), Riverside Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Yawgoo Pond (A), Thirty Acre Pond (B), Card Ponds (C), Barber Pond (D), Hundred Acre Pond (E), Indian Lake (F), Saugatucket Pond (G), Silver Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Glen Rock Brook (A), Saugatucket River (B), Chipuxet River (C), Indian Run (D), Mink Brook (E), Rake Factory Brook (F), White Horn Brook (G), Genesee Brook (H), Sherman Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in South Kingstown include: Succotash Marsh State Management Area (1), South Shore Management Area (2), Great Swamp Wildlife Reservation (3), Peace Dale Historic District (4), Kingston Village Historic District (5), Old Mountain Field (6), Truston Pond National Wildlife Refuge (7), Great Swamp Fight Site (8). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Roy Carpenters Beach (A), Willow Dell Beach (B), East Matunuck State Beach (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Court: Rhode Island State - Courts- Supreme Court- Domestic Violence Training & Monitoring (250 Benefit Prov 02903) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Oliver Hazard Perry - Naval Officer, Isaac P. Rodman - Union Army general, Aaron Rossi - Drummer, Sean Maloney (baseball) - Baseball player.

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Rhode Island:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.4%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.4%
Whole state:

7.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.3%
Whole state:

11.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.1%
Whole state:

5.4%

People in group quarters in South Kingstown in 2010:

  • 5,125 people in college/university student housing
  • 274 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 83 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 43 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 18 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 12 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 7 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)

People in group quarters in South Kingstown in 2000:

  • 3,915 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 177 people in nursing homes
  • 64 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 16 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 8 people in other workers' dormitories

Banks with branches in South Kingstown (2011 data):

  • The Washington Trust Company of Westerly: Wakefield Branch at 730 Kingstown Road, branch established on 1995/10/23. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $3,059.8 mil, Deposits: $2,127.5 mil, headquarters in Westerly, RI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 19 total offices, Holding Company: Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in South Kingstown:

Marital status in South Kingstown, RI
  • Never married: 33.0%
  • Now married: 52.3%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

For population 25 years and over in South Kingstown:

  • High school or higher: 91.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 46.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 19.9%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.7
Rhode Island average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Kingstown, RI (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic45,38217
Mainline Protestant9,05734
Evangelical Protestant3,84133
Other7968
None67,903-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 31
Here:

2.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Rhode Island:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
Washington County:

1.34 / 10,000 pop.
Rhode Island:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Washington County:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 157
Washington County:

12.41 / 10,000 pop.
Rhode Island:

9.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Washington County:

6.8%
State:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

19.8%
State:

22.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Washington County:

14.2%
Rhode Island:

16.3%

Businesses in South Kingstown, RI

  • Dunkin Donuts: 1
  • Hilton: 1
  • Holiday Inn: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in South Kingstown:

  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPRO (630 AM; 5 kW; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WJJF (1180 AM; daytime; 2 kW; HOPE VALLEY, RI; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WJJF LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WRNI (1290 AM; 10 kW; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: WRNI FOUNDATION)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Kingstown:

  • WRIU (90.3 FM; KINGSTON, RI; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND)
  • WAKX (102.7 FM; NARRAGANSETT PIER, RI; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WSKO-FM (99.7 FM; WAKEFIELD-PEACEDALE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKKB (100.3 FM; MIDDLETOWN, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWRX-FM (103.7 FM; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WWBB (101.5 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHJM (107.7 FM; PAWCATUCK, CT; Owner: FULLER BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC)
  • WXLM (102.3 FM; STONINGTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPRO-FM (92.3 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWLI (105.1 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W243AI (96.5 FM; NEWPORT, RI; Owner: DAVID P. MAXSON)
  • WSNE-FM (93.3 FM; TAUNTON, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBMW (106.5 FM; LEDYARD, CT; Owner: RED WOLF BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBRU (95.5 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: BROWN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WHJY (94.1 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WADK-FM (99.3 FM; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: ASTRO TELE-COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WCRI (95.9 FM; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WCRI LICENSE CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around South Kingstown:

  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • WNAC-TV (Channel 64; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: WNAC, LLC)
  • WLNE-TV (Channel 6; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND, INC.)
  • WPRI-TV (Channel 12; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: TVL BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WJAR (Channel 10; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSBE-TV (Channel 36; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TELECOM. AUTHORITY)
  • WRIW-LP (Channel 50; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: ZGS PROVIDENCE, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of South Kingstown fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 151ft / 46.0mTotal length
  • $28,096,000Total costs
  • 167,188Total average daily traffic
  • 8,923Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in South Kingstown, RI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 2Before 1900
  • 11900-1909
  • 31920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 101960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for South Kingstown, RI

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 2935 Tower Hill Road (Lat: 41.498167 Lon: -71.458639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 55.8 m, Call Sign: KNKA292
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/07/2016, Expiration Date: 10/01/2026, Certifier: David C JatlowRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Douglas I Brandon, 509 Commodore Perry Highway (Lat: 41.429861 Lon: -71.497417), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Town Of South Kingstown, Wakef-ield, Phone: (401) 443-1003

  • Douglas I Brandon, 509 Commodore Perry Highway (Lat: 41.429861 Lon: -71.497417), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Town Of South Kingstown, Wakef-ield, Phone: (401) 443-1003

  • Edward G Roach, 104 Rose Hill Road (Ri11716-S) (Lat: 41.469361 Lon: -71.497556), Type: 48.5, Structure height: 44009 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 104 Rose Hill Road (Ri11716-S) (Lat: 41.469361 Lon: -71.497556), Type: 48.5, Structure height: 44009 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 385 Tower Hill Rd (Lat: 41.497333 Lon: -71.457556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WPFI544,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.287 MHz, 929.562 MHz, 929.612 MHz, Grant Date: 12/27/2000, Expiration Date: 09/06/2010, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2001, Registrant: Paging Network Of America, Inc., 1500 International Pkwy, Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081, Phone: (972) 801-0304, Fax: (972) 801-0330

  • 385 Tower Hill Rd (Lat: 41.497333 Lon: -71.457556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WPGR951, Licensee ID: L00120834,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.987 MHz, Grant Date: 03/08/2000, Expiration Date: 03/08/2010, Cancellation Date: 04/29/2003, Registrant: Map Paging Co Inc, 840 Greenbrier Cir Ste 202, Chesapeake, VA 23320, Phone: (757) 424-1191


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Ri Fish & Wildlife Great Swamp Wildlife Reservation Off Liberty Lane (Lat: 41.477333 Lon: -71.580611), Call Sign: KCO360, Licensee ID: L00003672,
    Assigned Frequencies: 31.5400 MHz, 31.6200 MHz, 31.7400 MHz, Grant Date: 01/08/2002, Expiration Date: 01/08/2012, Cancellation Date: 03/10/2012, Registrant: State Of Rhode Island, Box 218, West Kingston, RI 02892, Phone: (401) 789-0281

  • 4124 Tower Hill Rd (Lat: 41.466139 Lon: -71.463083), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 21.3 m, Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: KBO581,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.450 MHz, 453.487 MHz, 453.600 MHz, 453.800 MHz, 453.950 MHz, 460.075 MHz, 460.112 MHz, 460.312 MHz, 460.437 MHz, Grant Date: 07/10/2014, Expiration Date: 08/25/2024, Certifier: Andre Boisvert, Registrant: Marcus Communications, 33 Mitchell Dr, Manchester, CT 06045, Phone: (860) 646-1839, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • S KINGSTOWN, 2935 Tower Hill Rd (Lat: 41.498167 Lon: -71.458639), Type: Mast, Structure height: 55.8 m, Call Sign: WMR347,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10667.5 MHz, 6645.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/11/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 07/22/2016, Certifier: Carol L Tacker, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:

  • GREEN HILL, Green Hill Site, 295 Shannock Road (Lat: 41.403472 Lon: -71.604417), Type: Mast, Structure height: 76.5 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WPNN448,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6585.62 MHz, Grant Date: 05/06/2008, Expiration Date: 06/18/2018, Cancellation Date: 09/29/2014, Certifier: Carol L Tacker, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:

  • PD STATION, 1790 Kingstown Road (Lat: 41.462611 Lon: -71.511167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 34 m, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: WQEX766,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.750 MHz, Grant Date: 05/12/2006, Expiration Date: 05/12/2016, Cancellation Date: 02/24/2016, Certifier: Brian Ballou, Registrant: Cyber Communications, 90 Colorado Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888, Phone: (401) 738-1470, Fax: (401) 738-8695

  • TEFT HILL, 430 Chestnut Hill Road (Lat: 41.463889 Lon: -71.537500), Type: Tank, Structure height: 34 m, Call Sign: WQEX767,
    Assigned Frequencies: 953.150 MHz, Grant Date: 05/12/2006, Expiration Date: 05/12/2016, Cancellation Date: 02/24/2016, Certifier: Brian Ballou, Registrant: Cyber Communications, 90 Colorado Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888, Phone: (401) 738-1470, Fax: (401) 738-8695

  • UNION FIRE S, 4124 Tower Hill Rd (Lat: 41.466111 Lon: -71.463056), Type: Building, Structure height: 24.3 m, Call Sign: WRWM403,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17790.0 MHz, 18090.0 MHz, 17790.0 MHz, 18090.0 MHz, 17790.0 MHz, 18090.0 MHz, 17790.0 MHz, 18090.0 MHz, 17790.0 MHz, 18090.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 03/07/2023, Expiration Date: 03/07/2033, Certifier: Lance Whaley, Registrant: Marcus Communications, 33 Mitchell Dr, Manchester, CT 06045, Phone: (860) 646-1839, Email:

  • TEFT HILL, 430 Chestnut Hill Rd (Lat: 41.462972 Lon: -71.537778), Type: Tank, Structure height: 34 m, Call Sign: WRWM407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17850.0 MHz, 17910.0 MHz, 18030.0 MHz, 17850.0 MHz, 17910.0 MHz, 18030.0 MHz, 17850.0 MHz, 17910.0 MHz, 18030.0 MHz, 17850.0 MHz... (+34 more), Grant Date: 03/07/2023, Expiration Date: 03/07/2033, Certifier: Lance Whaley, Registrant: Marcus Communications, 33 Mitchell Dr, Manchester, CT 06045, Phone: (860) 646-1839, Email:

  • S KINGSTOWN, Rt 1 (Lat: 41.496778 Lon: -71.458667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WLV801,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10633.1 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/05/2015, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in South Kingstown)

2007 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2007 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 38. The highest number of fire incidents - 139 took place in 2009, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in South Kingstown, RI When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (56.1%), and Outside Fires (24.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in South Kingstown, RI
    • 25356.1%Structure Fires
    • 11124.6%Outside Fires
    • 5412.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 337.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for South Kingstown, RI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Kingstown, RI
  • 68.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.0%Utility gas
  • 7.5%Electricity
  • 3.6%Wood
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.2%Solar energy
  • 0.2%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Kingstown, RI
  • 41.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.1%Utility gas
  • 21.7%Electricity
  • 10.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.5%Wood
  • 0.8%Other fuel


South Kingstown compared to Rhode Island state average:

  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

South Kingstown on our top lists:

  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: postsecondary teachers (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: postsecondary teachers (population 5,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (population 5,000+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: water transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electrical equipment, appliances, and components (population 5,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: air transportation workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: social scientists and related workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #100 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: data processing, libraries, and other information services (population 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
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