Watch Hill, Rhode Island

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Population in 2010: 154.
Males: 56  (36.7%)
Females: 98  (63.3%)
Median resident age:

46.7 years
Rhode Island median age:

40.7 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $100,459
Watch Hill:

$100,459
RI:

$81,854

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $52,435

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $493,600
Watch Hill:

$493,600
RI:

$383,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: over $1,000,000; detached houses: over $1,000,000
March 2022 cost of living index in Watch Hill: 100.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 34.1%

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  • Races in Watch Hill, RI (2022)
    • 26785.9%White alone
    • 4614.8%Asian alone
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Ancestries: English (42.3%), Italian (23.9%), British (8.4%), Scottish (5.6%), Polish (4.2%), American (1.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 70 feet

40 residents are foreign born (6.4% Europe, 6.4% Asia).

This place:

12.8%
Rhode Island:

14.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $9,583 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $10,515 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Warwick, RI (35.9 miles , pop. 85,808).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (80.0 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (110.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Misquamicut, RI (1.4 miles ),
Stonington borough, CT (1.8 miles ),
Pawcatuck, CT (2.1 miles ),
Westerly, RI (2.1 miles ),
Weekapaug, RI (2.2 miles ),
Mystic, CT (2.5 miles ),
Noank, CT (2.7 miles ),
Quonochontaug, RI (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.31 N, Longitude: 71.85 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 860

Distribution of median household income in Watch Hill, RI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Watch Hill, RI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Rhode Island:

3.3%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 65.7. This is about average.

City:

65.7
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 4.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.35
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.6. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.95. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.95
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Watch Hill-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Rhode Island state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/21/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 38.4 miles away from the Watch Hill place 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 54.7 miles away from the place center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Watch Hill-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Rhode Island state average. It is 73% 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 222.2 miles away from Watch Hill center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 240.2 miles away from Watch Hill 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 239.0 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 151.8 miles away from Watch Hill 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 172.8 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 169.3 miles away from Watch Hill 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 near Watch Hill:

  • WATCH HILL MANOR LTD (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WESTERLY, RI)
  • APPLE REHAB WATCH HILL (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WESTERLY, RI)
  • WESTERLY NURSING HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; WESTERLY, RI)
  • WESTERLY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; WESTERLY, RI)
  • APPLE REHAB CLIPPER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; WESTERLY, RI)
  • WESTERLY HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WESTERLY, RI)
  • BEACON HOSPICE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; MYSTIC, CT)

Amtrak stations near Watch Hill:

  • 5 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.
  • 7 miles: MYSTIC (RTE. 1) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 12 miles: FOXWOOD CASINO (LEDYARD, ROUTE 2) - Bus Station

Operable nuclear power plants near Watch Hill:

  • 16 miles: Millstone 1 and 2 in Waterford, CT.
  • 16 miles: Millstone 3 in Waterford, CT.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Watch Hill:

  • Connecticut College (about 15 miles; New London, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,068)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 19 miles; Norwich, CT; FT enrollment: 2,897)
  • University of Rhode Island (about 21 miles; Kingston, RI; FT enrollment: 14,656)
  • New England Institute of Technology (about 31 miles; East Greenwich, RI; FT enrollment: 3,183)
  • Salve Regina University (about 31 miles; Newport, RI; FT enrollment: 2,349)
  • Community College of Rhode Island (about 34 miles; Warwick, RI; FT enrollment: 10,500)
  • Eastern Connecticut State University (about 35 miles; Willimantic, CT; FT enrollment: 4,985)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Watch Hill: Flying Horse Carousel (A), Watch Hill Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Mickill Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Watch Hill include: Watch Hill Historic District (1), Ninigret Statue (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beach: Watch Hill Beach Association Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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 place:

2.0 people
Rhode Island:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.2%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.9%
Whole state:

7.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Watch Hill:

Marital status in Watch Hill, RI
  • Never married: 38.0%
  • Now married: 39.8%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 12.5%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in Watch Hill:

  • High school or higher: 96.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 69.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 31.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Rhode Island average:

12.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Watch Hill, 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.
Rhode Island:

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

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
Here:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Rhode Island:

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

12.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

6.8%
Rhode Island:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

19.8%
Rhode Island:

22.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.2%
State:

16.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Watch Hill:

  • WXNI (1230 AM; 1 kW; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: WRNI FOUNDATION)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WICH (1310 AM; 5 kW; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INCORPORATED)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSUB (980 AM; 1 kW; GROTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Watch Hill:

  • WXLM (102.3 FM; STONINGTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHJM (107.7 FM; PAWCATUCK, CT; Owner: FULLER BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC)
  • WBMW (106.5 FM; LEDYARD, CT; Owner: RED WOLF BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWRX-FM (103.7 FM; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WQGN-FM (105.5 FM; GROTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCTY (97.7 FM; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INC.)
  • WSKO-FM (99.7 FM; WAKEFIELD-PEACEDALE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNLC (98.7 FM; EAST LYME, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBLQ (88.1 FM; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: SOUTHERN RI PUBLIC RADIO BROAD INC)
  • WRIU (90.3 FM; KINGSTON, RI; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND)
  • WKNL (100.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKKB (100.3 FM; MIDDLETOWN, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMOS (104.7 FM; MONTAUK, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCNI (90.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT COLLEGE BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WILI-FM (98.3 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: NUTMEG BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W233AG (94.5 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WAKX (102.7 FM; NARRAGANSETT PIER, RI; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Watch Hill:

  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WEDN (Channel 53; NORWICH, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 41.319028 Lon: -71.833861, Call Sign: WQFW577,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.212 MHz, 462.362 MHz, 467.312 MHz, 467.337 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/2016, Expiration Date: 10/23/2026, Certifier: Bill Martin, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Watch Hill, RI
  • 49.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.8%Electricity
  • 9.8%Coal or coke
  • 6.9%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Watch Hill, RI
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Watch Hill 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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