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Providence County
City in Rhode Island, United States
Overview
Providence County, the most populous county in Rhode Island, includes the lively city of Providence and surrounding communities. It's a hub for arts, historic landmarks, and renowned educational institutions, blending old New England charm with modern energy. Visitors enjoy a diverse food scene, lively events, and easy access to beaches and parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Rhode Island
Population
660,741
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.87°, -71.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$4,029
Local Cost
$2,190
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
95
English
99
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-31.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1197 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SFZ
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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