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Best Counties for Families in Rhode Island 2026

5 counties ranked with the Family lens of the County Fit Score.

Top 5 Family Counties in Rhode Island

1Bristol County
68.3
baseline 58.5
2Washington County
63.8
baseline 56.3
3Newport County
56.3
baseline 52.7
4Kent County
53.7
baseline 47.5
5Providence County
40
baseline 37.1

All 5 Family-Ranked Counties in Rhode Island

RankCountyCounty Fit Scorebaseline CountyScoreDelta
1Bristol County, RI68.358.5+9.8
2Washington County, RI63.856.3+7.5
3Newport County, RI56.352.7+3.6
4Kent County, RI53.747.5+6.2
5Providence County, RI4037.1+2.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Rhode Island?

Based on the Family lens, Bristol County ranks as the top family county in Rhode Island with a County Fit Score of 68.3. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.

How many counties in Rhode Island are ranked for families?

We rank 5 counties in Rhode Island with the Family lens, using independent importance values for schools, safety, affordability, health, income, taxes, and disaster risk.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.