The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Washington county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 69.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 28.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 67% and the area covered by water is 40.86%. The overall influence score for Washington is 2.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Washington, Rhode Island with a blue border. Regions of Rhode Island that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Rhode Island. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Washington County, Rhode Island is located in the southwest corner of the state and is comprised of 39 municipalities. According to the 2019 American Community Survey, the population of Washington County was estimated to be 126,933 with a median age of 43.7 years. Approximately 87.3% of people in the county are White, 6.5% are Hispanic or Latinx, 3.2% are Black or African American, and 2.6% are Asian. The median household income in 2019 was $61,823 and 15.4% of people were living in poverty.
Washington County is a rural area with many small towns and villages. The main industries in the area are healthcare, education, retail trade, and manufacturing. The unemployment rate for the county was 5.1% in 2019. The cost of living in Washington County is slightly below the national average. There are many parks and recreational areas in the county, including several state parks and beaches along the coastline.
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