Central Falls, RI

Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Providence County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
22,481 Population 18,892/sq mi density
$45,921 Median Income $20,202 per capita
$300,500 Home Value $382,685 Zillow
$1,118 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
323 Violent Crime/100K 1,018 property/100K
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$45,921 median income, 10.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$300,500 home value, $1,118/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Central Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density18,892/sq mi
Coordinates41.8901°N, 71.3935°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyProvidence County County
Nearest AirportRhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 36.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0397 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.18 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.33 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.0 / 100
Community Resilience64.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 147 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 89 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 86 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 120 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 45 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 26 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 111 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 111 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 125 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 115 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 112 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 68 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 74 km
Feb 15, 2018 0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire M2.7 119 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 117 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 110 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 44 km
Apr 22, 1996 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts M2.6 36 km
Jun 7, 2002 3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts M2.5 33 km
Jan 23, 1990 3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts M2.5 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 279 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 236 km
1996 Edouard Category 1 281 km
1991 Bob Category 2 55 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 116 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

180 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,332 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 91 km 94
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 81 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 44 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 18 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 14 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 77 km 2
Sep 6, 1973 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 21, 1972 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 28, 1970 EF2 52 km 0
Nov 18, 1967 EF2 42 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 28, 1965 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 19, 1965 EF2 90 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 THE RANGE 760 71 km
2008 NOMANS AERIAL RX 546 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.7 in

Central Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.9").

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