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New Shoreham, Rhode Island

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Population in 2010: 1,051.
Population change since 2000: +4.1%
 
Males: 538  (51.2%)
Females: 513  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

50.2 years
Rhode Island median age:

42.3 years

Zip codes: 02807.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $84,712 (it was $44,779 in 2000)
New Shoreham:

$84,712
RI:

$81,854

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $59,948 (it was $29,188 in 2000)

New Shoreham town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: over $1,000,000 (it was $488,000 in 2000)
New Shoreham:

over $1,000,000
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 New Shoreham: 168.4 (very high, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in New Shoreham, RI (2010)
    • 99594.7%White alone
    • 312.9%Hispanic
    • 101.0%Two or more races
    • 70.7%Black alone
    • 50.5%Asian alone
    • 20.2%Other race alone
    • 10.10%American Indian alone

Races in New Shoreham detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Crime rates in New Shoreham by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(95.1)		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)
Robberies
(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)		1
(70.3)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(95.2)		2
(191.2)		3
(288.5)		0
(0.0)		2
(191.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		4
(386.8)		3
(290.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		13
(1,255)		7
(666.0)		7
(666.7)		2
(191.2)		6
(576.9)		3
(287.6)		5
(478.9)		4
(382.4)		4
(383.1)		1
(96.7)		7
(678.3)		2
(195.1)		1
(70.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		36
(3,475)		35
(3,330)		36
(3,429)		35
(3,346)		14
(1,346)		26
(2,493)		43
(4,119)		6
(573.6)		13
(1,245)		16
(1,547)		15
(1,453)		16
(1,561)		9
(632.5)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		5
(482.6)		1
(95.1)		0
(0.0)		1
(95.6)		1
(96.2)		0
(0.0)		2
(191.6)		0
(0.0)		1
(95.8)		2
(193.4)		1
(96.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(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)
City-Data.com crime index265.4263.6202.9193.1159.6119.8251.949.784.3161.5171.576.151.3

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 New Shoreham, RI

Crime rate in New Shoreham detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 12 (6 officers - 6 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

5.64
Rhode Island average:

2.27
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Ancestries: English (33.3%), Irish (33.2%), German (14.9%), Italian (8.6%), French (7.5%), Scottish (6.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1664

Elevation: 40 feet

Land area: 9.73 square miles.

Population density: 108 people per square mile   (very low).

New Shoreham, Rhode Island map

34 residents are foreign born (1.7% Europe, 0.9% Latin America, 0.6% Asia).

This town:

3.4%
Rhode Island:

11.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
New Shoreham town:

0.5% ($2,310)
Rhode Island:

1.9% ($2,507)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Warwick, RI (38.4 miles , pop. 85,808).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (83.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Queens, NY (121.3 miles , pop. 2,229,379).

Nearest cities:

Quonochontaug, RI (3.6 miles ),
Weekapaug, RI (3.7 miles ),
Charlestown, RI (3.9 miles ),
Misquamicut, RI (4.0 miles ),
Watch Hill, RI (4.1 miles),
Bradford, RI (4.2 miles ),
Narragansett Pier, RI (4.3 miles ),
Westerly, RI (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.18 N, Longitude: 71.58 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 401

Distribution of median household income in New Shoreham, RI in 2022

New Shoreham tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 7 buildings, average cost: $1,314,000
  • 2021: 9 buildings, average cost: $574,600
  • 2020: 8 buildings, average cost: $758,400
  • 2019: 10 buildings, average cost: $305,600
  • 2018: 8 buildings, average cost: $669,000
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $2,312,500
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $1,325,000
  • 2015: 9 buildings, average cost: $745,600
  • 2014: 14 buildings, average cost: $553,100
  • 2013: 9 buildings, average cost: $490,900
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $270,000
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $320,800
  • 2010: 8 buildings, average cost: $458,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $740,000
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $342,800
  • 2007: 44 buildings, average cost: $364,800
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $430,000
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $442,700
  • 2004: 16 buildings, average cost: $373,500
  • 2003: 18 buildings, average cost: $369,900
  • 2002: 13 buildings, average cost: $404,400
  • 2001: 14 buildings, average cost: $380,900
  • 2000: 18 buildings, average cost: $331,000
  • 1999: 19 buildings, average cost: $273,200
  • 1998: 15 buildings, average cost: $264,200
  • 1997: 25 buildings, average cost: $226,800
Number of permits per 10,000 New Shoreham, RI residents
Average permit cost in New Shoreham, RI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

11.3%
Rhode Island:

3.3%
Unemployment by year
Population change in the 1990s: +171 (+20.4%).
Most common industries in New Shoreham, RI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (20.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.8%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (35.4%)
  • Public administration (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.5%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (14.7%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (9.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.2%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common occupations in New Shoreham, RI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Carpenters (6.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Top executives (4.6%)
  • Construction laborers (4.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (12.2%)
  • Construction laborers (7.6%)
  • Top executives (6.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (12.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.6%)

Average climate in New Shoreham, Rhode Island

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 53.6. This is better than average.

City:

53.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 36.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.74. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.74
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

New Shoreham-area historical tornado activity is below Rhode Island state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/21/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 55.3 miles away from the New Shoreham town center injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 70.0 miles away from the town center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

New Shoreham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Rhode Island state average. It is 75% 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 238.0 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 254.5 miles away from the city 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 158.0 miles away from New Shoreham 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 253.3 miles away from New Shoreham center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 160.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 174.0 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).
New Shoreham topographic map

Amtrak station near New Shoreham:

  • 20 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 New Shoreham:

  • University of Rhode Island (about 22 miles; Kingston, RI; Full-time enrollment: 14,656)
  • Salve Regina University (about 26 miles; Newport, RI; FT enrollment: 2,349)
  • Connecticut College (about 31 miles; New London, CT; FT enrollment: 2,068)
  • New England Institute of Technology (about 34 miles; East Greenwich, RI; FT enrollment: 3,183)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 36 miles; Norwich, CT; FT enrollment: 2,897)
  • Roger Williams University (about 37 miles; Bristol, RI; FT enrollment: 4,375)
  • Community College of Rhode Island (about 38 miles; Warwick, RI; FT enrollment: 10,500)

Library in New Shoreham:

  • ISLAND FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $518,143; Location: DODGE STREET; 21,541 books; 1,888 audio materials; 4,625 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 4 state licensed databases; 173 print serial subscriptions; 4 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in New Shoreham: United States Weather Bureau Station (A), Block Island Southeast Lighthouse (B), Champlins Dock (C), Governor Gorton Farm (D), West Side Life Saving Station (E), Woonsocket House (F), Block Island Free Library (G), Block Island Historical Society Museum (H), New Shoreham Town Hall (I), Neptune Lodge Number 21 (J), New Shoreham Police Department (K), New Shoreham Fire and Rescue Block Island Station (L), Block Island Health Services Building (M). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in New Shoreham include: First Baptist CHurch (A), Primitive Methodist Church (B), Free Will Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Sheffield Cemetery (1), Island Cemetery (2), Dodge Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Ball Pond (A), Worden Pond (B), Spring House Ice Pond (C), Dees Tug Hole (D), Middle Pond (E), Sachem Pond (F), Wash Pond (G), Long Lot Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in New Shoreham include: Middletown Square (1), Veterans Park (2), Old Harbor Historic District (3), Block Island National Wildlife Refuge (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Pebby Beach (A), Black Rock Beach (B), Mansion Beach (C), Block Island State Beach (D), Monhegan Bluffs Beach (E), West Beach (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: William Paine Sheffield, Sr. - Politician.

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

Drinking water stations with addresses in New Shoreham and their reported violations in the past:

FREDRICK J. BENSON TOWN BEACH (Population served: 1,000, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-18-2012), St Boil Water Order (JUN-18-2012), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-18-2012), St Public Notif requested (JUN-18-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-19-2012), St Compliance achieved (OCT-11-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 minor monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in New Shoreham that have no violations reported:

  • BLOCK ISLAND WATER COMPANY (Population served: 9,999, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.0 people
Rhode Island:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

55.4%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

7.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.9%
Whole state:

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

4.1%
Whole state:

5.4%
3 people in other nonhousehold living situations in 2000

For population 15 years and over in New Shoreham:

Marital status in New Shoreham, RI
  • Never married: 24.4%
  • Now married: 54.1%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 14.3%

For population 25 years and over in New Shoreham:

  • High school or higher: 94.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 48.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 8.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Rhode Island average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for New Shoreham, 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
Washington County:

2.45 / 10,000 pop.
Rhode Island:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Washington County:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

1.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 157
This county:

12.41 / 10,000 pop.
Rhode Island:

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

6.8%
Rhode Island:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

19.8%
State:

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

14.2%
Rhode Island:

16.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in New Shoreham:

  • 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)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in New Shoreham:

  • WCRI (95.9 FM; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WCRI LICENSE CORP.)
  • WADK-FM (99.3 FM; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: ASTRO TELE-COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WKKB (100.3 FM; MIDDLETOWN, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRIU (90.3 FM; KINGSTON, RI; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND)
  • WSKO-FM (99.7 FM; WAKEFIELD-PEACEDALE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHJM (107.7 FM; PAWCATUCK, CT; Owner: FULLER BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC)
  • WXLM (102.3 FM; STONINGTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWRX-FM (103.7 FM; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WMOS (104.7 FM; MONTAUK, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAKX (102.7 FM; NARRAGANSETT PIER, RI; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)

TV broadcast stations around New Shoreham:

  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 8.1mTotal length
  • $5,953,000Total costs
  • 6,050Total average daily traffic
  • 388Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,054Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in New Shoreham)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: AL9S, Previous Call Sign: AD2HD, Licensee ID: L01440574, Grant Date: 06/06/2023, Expiration Date: 06/06/2033, Cancellation Date: 02/29/2024, Certifier: Timothy W England, Registrant: Timothy W England, General Delivery, New Shoreham, RI 02807


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in New Shoreham, RI
  • 89.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.0%Wood
  • 3.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.9%Other fuel
  • 0.9%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in New Shoreham, RI
  • 83.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.4%Electricity


New Shoreham compared to Rhode Island state average:

  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

New Shoreham on our top lists:

  • #28 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest ratio of median house value to median household income"
  • #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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