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Best Counties for Retirement in Rhode Island 2026

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

Top 5 Retirement Counties in Rhode Island

1Bristol County
59.5
baseline 58.6
2Newport County
56.7
baseline 52.2
3Washington County
55.4
baseline 55.9
4Kent County
47.4
baseline 47.2
5Providence County
36.8
baseline 36.7

All 5 Retirement-Ranked Counties in Rhode Island

RankCountyCounty Fit Scorebaseline CountyScoreDelta
1Bristol County, RI59.558.6+0.9
2Newport County, RI56.752.2+4.5
3Washington County, RI55.455.9-0.5
4Kent County, RI47.447.2+0.2
5Providence County, RI36.836.7+0.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in Rhode Island?

Based on the Retiree lens, Bristol County ranks as the top retirement county in Rhode Island with a County Fit Score of 59.5. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.

How many counties in Rhode Island are ranked for retirement?

We rank 5 counties in Rhode Island with the Retiree lens, using independent importance values for health, safety, taxes, cost, disaster risk, water, and weather.

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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.