Charlestown, RI

Rhode Island · Washington County · Providence-Warwick Metro

Charlestown is a small town in Rhode Island with a population of 1,648. Residents earn $113,281 per year, which is 51% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

1,648 Population 729/sq mi density

$113,281 Median Income $81,393 per capita

$545,800 Home Value $660,841 Zillow

$1,216 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

49°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr

77 Violent Crime/100K 614 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$113,281 median income, 4.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$545,800 home value, $1,216/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

77 violent crimes/100K (80% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

56.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $113,281

51% higher than US avg

Home Value $545,800

94% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 77/100K

80% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 56.7%

68% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,216

5% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 27.7%

14% lower than US avg

Unemployment 4.2%

17% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.9%

85% lower than US avg

How Charlestown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,648

Median Age63.1 yrs

Density729/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 94%

Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+

Median Income$113,281

Per Capita$81,393

Unemployment4.2%

Poverty1.9%

County GDP$9,768M

Commute28 min

Housing

B+

Home Value$545,800

Rent$1,216

Ownership81.9%

Zillow$660,841

Housing Units1,667

Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent77/100K

Property614/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault51/100K

Burglary179/100K

Health

Obesity27.7%

Uninsured5.1%

Smoking10.1%

Depression22.7%

Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)

AQI35 (Good)

Rain51.6 in/yr

Sunny Days271/yr

Elevation25 ft (8 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+56.7%

High School+97.9%

Graduate+27.4%

School Score6.97

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%

Commute28 min

Broadband92.2%

EV Stations4

Libraries14

Is Charlestown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Charlestown receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Charlestown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Charlestown is $113,281, which is significantly higher than the national average / 51% above $75,149. This places Charlestown among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Charlestown is $545,800, making it a premium housing market at 94% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,216 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Charlestown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 614 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.

Education

Charlestown is a highly educated community / 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Charlestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Charlestown has a population of 1,648 with a density of 729 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age is 63.1 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54.2% female and 45.8% male. The city is predominantly White (93.9%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 2.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.2% of residents. 8.2% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 19.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 97.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,648

Total Population

729

People / sq mi

63.1yrs

Median Age

62% above US avg

2.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%

Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Charlestown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.2%

24% above US avg

Spanish 2.8%

79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Charlestown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Charlestown is $113,281, which is 51% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $81,393 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,206, 16% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 5,814 business establishments, including 466 restaurants. The cost of living index is 102.3, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 8.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Charlestown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$113,281
	51% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$81,393
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,206
IRS Avg AGI	$107,904
Gini Index	0.427 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.2%
	17% above US avg
Poverty Rate	1.9%
	85% below US avg
Establishments (County)	5,814
County GDP	$9,768M

Business (County)

Restaurants	466
Healthcare	350
Retail	493
Manufacturing	133

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,752
	121% above US avg
Cost of Living	102.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	28.3 min
Drive Alone	81.6%
Public Transit	1.6%
Work from Home	8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Charlestown is $545,800, 94% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $660,841, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 95.5% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,216 (5% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,394 for a one-bedroom to $1,727 for a two-bedroom apartment. 81.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,667 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1973. The average annual property tax is $7,752 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 51.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$545,800
	94% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$660,841
Median List Price	$639,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$639,000
$/Sq Ft	$317
Homes Sold	8
Sale-to-List Ratio	95.5%
Price Drops	8.7%
Inventory	23

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,216
	5% above US avg
Rent Burden	51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,325
1 Bedroom	$1,394
2 Bedrooms	$1,727
3 Bedrooms	$2,099
4 Bedrooms	$2,449

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	81.9%
Owner-Occupied	81.9%
Renter-Occupied	18.1%
Housing Units	1,667
Median Year Built	1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,752
	121% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.42%

In Charlestown, 27.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.7% of residents, below the national average. 27.7% have high blood pressure. 10.1% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 21.2% report binge drinking. 15.8% are physically inactive, below the national average. 22.7% report depression. 15.2% experience frequent mental distress. 5.1% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,220. The dentist ratio is 1:1,671. 95.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.0 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Charlestown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	27.7%
	14% below US avg
Diabetes	6.9%
Heart Disease	4.7%
High Blood Pressure	27.7%
Asthma	10.6%
COPD	5.0%
Cancer	7.8%
Stroke	2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	10.1%
	28% below US avg
Binge Drinking	21.2%
Physical Inactivity	15.8%
Depression	22.7%
Mental Distress	15.2%
Physical Distress	10.2%
Short Sleep	33.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.1%
Uninsured	5.1%
	41% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,220
Dentists	1:1,671
Mental Health	1:263
Checkup Rate	82.8%
Dental Visits	73.7%
Premature Death	5,474/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.0/10
Exercise Access	95.0%
Healthcare Facilities	350

Charlestown has a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents, 80% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 51.2 per 100,000, robbery at 12.8, rape at 12.8. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 614 per 100,000, 69% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 409, burglary at 179, vehicle theft at 26 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 13 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 182 federally declared disasters. Overall, Charlestown receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Charlestown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	76.7/100K
	80% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	12.8/100K
Robbery	12.8/100K
Assault	51.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	613.9/100K
	69% below US avg
Burglary	179.1/100K
Theft	409.3/100K
Vehicle Theft	25.6/100K
Arson	12.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	13
Traffic Accidents	11
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	182

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Charlestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 25 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	49.2°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	25 ft (8 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density	729/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3781°N, 71.6266°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Washington County County
Nearest Airport	Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"

36% above US avg

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.84"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0453 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	64.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.2 / 100
Community Resilience	97.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 9, 2019.

Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	121 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	47 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	128 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	120 km
Mar 22, 1996	2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island	M3.1	47 km
Apr 9, 2019	63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York	M3.0	113 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	58 km
Oct 11, 1990	5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts	M2.7	107 km
Oct 13, 1999	2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts	M2.7	131 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	73 km
Apr 22, 1996	3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts	M2.6	58 km
Jan 13, 2015	2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut	M2.6	46 km
Jun 7, 2002	3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts	M2.5	87 km
Jan 23, 1990	3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts	M2.5	128 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	226 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	209 km
1996	Edouard	Category 1	257 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	19 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	114 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

122 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 64 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 10, 1954	EF3	92 km	0
Jun 9, 1953	EF3	89 km	0
Aug 21, 1951	EF3	76 km	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF2	47 km	0
Aug 8, 1999	EF2	86 km	0
Aug 7, 1986	EF2	46 km	0
Sep 6, 1973	EF2	89 km	0
Aug 31, 1973	EF2	100 km	0
Aug 28, 1970	EF2	65 km	0
Nov 18, 1967	EF2	89 km	0
Aug 19, 1965	EF2	96 km	0
Oct 12, 1962	EF2	88 km	0
Sep 7, 1958	EF2	81 km	0
Nov 21, 1956	EF2	96 km	0
Dec 18, 1951	EF2	92 km	0
Aug 20, 1951	EF2	75 km	0
Jul 12, 1950	EF2	81 km	0
Jun 26, 2024	EF1	55 km	0
Jun 26, 2024	EF1	61 km	0
Sep 13, 2023	EF1	54 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1964	LONG ISLAND, NY	Meteorological	0.3 m	—	139 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NOMANS AERIAL RX (546 ac, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	NOMANS AERIAL RX	546	69 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	4.2 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-1°C)	3.7 in
March	37°F (3°C)	4.5 in
April	46°F (8°C)	4.4 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.9 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
July	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in	Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
September	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.7 in
November	44°F (7°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	4.4 in

Charlestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (3.2").

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Charlestown is located in Washington County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68% above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. 27.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 7 out of 10, reflecting strong academic performance. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 56.4% of the vote, a 15-point margin. 92.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 350 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 81.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.4%

D 56.4%

Winner: Democrat by 15 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	13
Traffic Accidents	11
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	182

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	56.7%
	68% above US avg
High School+	97.9%
Graduate Degree+	27.4%
School Test Score	6.97

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	729/sq mi
Total Area	2.8 sq mi
County	Washington County County

Services

Broadband Access	92.2%
Avg Download Speed	238.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	103.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	4
Alt Fuel Stations	4
Public Libraries	14
Healthcare Facilities	350
Restaurants	466
Retail Stores	493

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	28.3 min
Drive Alone	81.6%
Public Transit	1.6%
Work from Home	8.6%

Average costs for common services in Charlestown. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$256 ($153–$409)
Specialist Visit	$358 ($205–$563)
Urgent Care Visit	$205 ($102–$358)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,251 ($818–$5,115)
Dental Cleaning	$133 ($77–$205)
Dental Filling	$256 ($153–$409)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$46 ($26–$77)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$77 ($51–$123)
Brake Pad Replacement	$307 ($153–$512)
Tire Rotation	$41 ($20–$77)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$614 ($409–$1,023)
Battery Replacement	$205 ($102–$358)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$102 ($61–$153)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$92 ($51–$143)
HVAC Repair	$409 ($153–$818)
HVAC System Install	$7,161 ($4,092–$12,276)
Roof Repair	$1,023 ($409–$2,046)
Roof Replacement	$9,207 ($5,627–$15,345)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,535 ($512–$3,581)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,345 ($5,115–$30,690)
DUI Defense	$5,115 ($2,046–$10,230)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,535 ($818–$3,069)
Will Preparation	$512 ($205–$1,023)
Trust Preparation	$2,558 ($1,023–$5,115)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$26 ($15–$46)
Women's Haircut	$56 ($31–$102)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$153 ($77–$256)
Manicure	$26 ($15–$46)
Pedicure	$41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour)	$82 ($51–$133)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.19 ($3.07–$5.63)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.58 ($2.56–$5.12)
Loaf of Bread	$3.89 ($2.56–$5.63)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.60 ($3.07–$6.65)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.63 ($4.09–$7.67)
Rice (per lb)	$1.02 ($0.61–$1.84)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$143 ($82–$256)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$153)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$123)
Internet (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$102)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$67 ($31–$102)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$87 ($51–$153)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$205 ($77–$512)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,046 ($1,228–$3,581)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$133)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.18–$26)
Car Registration (Annual)	$102 ($31–$256)
Driver's License Renewal	$31 ($15–$77)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,228 ($614–$2,558)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,023 ($512–$2,046)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$409 ($205–$716)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$51 ($26–$102)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,023 ($409–$2,558)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,788 ($5,115–$30,690)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$61 ($31–$102)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$102 ($51–$205)
Dog Grooming	$61 ($31–$102)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$41 ($20–$77)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$307 ($153–$512)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$205 ($102–$409)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,270
Toddler	$1,225
Preschool	$1,075
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,124
Toddler	$1,101
Preschool	$918

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Washington County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	11,815	185	$75,841	2.43
Health Care & Social Assistance	7,511	546	$55,976	0.89
Accommodation & Food Services	7,105	484	$31,358	1.32
Retail Trade	6,609	518	$40,539	1.12
Construction	2,759	569	$81,980	0.89
Administrative & Waste Services	2,267	481	$56,696	0.65
Professional & Technical Services	2,110	997	$102,538	0.51
Other Services	1,780	456	$42,672	1.00
Arts & Entertainment	1,709	140	$35,806	1.72
Wholesale Trade	1,491	420	$103,105	0.64
Transportation & Warehousing	1,438	90	$54,823	0.57
Finance & Insurance	1,109	256	$99,797	0.46
Real Estate	881	159	$49,014	0.96
Educational Services	748	115	$43,369	0.61
Management of Companies	701	31	$94,543	0.70
Information & Technology	419	145	$131,816	0.38
Utilities	105	8	$127,157	0.47
Unclassified	1	2	$23,071	0.01

Schools in Charlestown

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Charlestown Elementary School	Elementary	237	19	12.5:1
Matunuck School	Elementary	205	16	12.8:1

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Radio Stations near Charlestown

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
100.3 The Beat	—	AAC 24 kbps
100.1 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
Lite Rock 105	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
93.3 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
94HJY	classic rock	AAC
102.3 The Beat	pop, top 40	AAC
105.3 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
B101	classic hits	AAC
The Beat - Dance Hits	electronic	MP3 128 kbps
News Radio 920 WHJJ	news, talk	AAC
AM 790	business news	AAC+ 48 kbps
WBRU	alternative, alternative rock	MP3 192 kbps
WKKB-FM "Latina 100.3" Middletown, RI	latin music, middletown	MP3
Poder 1110	tropical	AAC+ 32 kbps
WTBQ Radio Worth Listening To	—	MP3 128 kbps
98.7 WNLC	classic rock	AAC+ 32 kbps
106.7 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
Tripping Tree	jazz, jazz fusion	MP3 64 kbps
99.9 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC+ 32 kbps
The Beat - Alternative Rock Revolution Headquarters	90s alternative, alternative	MP3 128 kbps
The beat 92.5 (CA)	—	UNKNOWN
94.1 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
92.1 The Beat	hip hop	AAC
United FM Radio	metal, rock	MP3 192 kbps

National Parks Near Charlestown

325 national parks and monuments found near Charlestown.

Park	Type	Fee
Abigail Adams State Park	State Park	Free
Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation	State Park	Free
Adams National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$15
Agassiz Road	State Park	Free
Air Line State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Airline State Park (Old Forest Management Area)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (North Trail)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (North Trail)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (Southern Section)	State Park	Free
Alton Pond Fishing Access	State Park	Free
Ames Nowell State Park	State Park	Free
Amsterdam Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Angle Tree Monument Reservation	State Park	Free
Arborway Ii	State Park	Free
Arborway Overpass Path	State Park	Free
Arcadia Developments (Beach Pond)	State Park	Free
Arcadia Management Area	State Park	Free
Arcadia Management Area	State Park	Free
Armenian Heritage Park	State Park	Free
Ashland State Park	State Park	Free
Beaver Brook State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Beavertail	State Park	Free
Beckett Hill State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Bellevue Hill Reservation	State Park	Free
Bertha K. Russel Preserve	State Park	Free
Bigelow Hollow State Park	State Park	Free
Black Hut Management Area	State Park	Free
Black Regiment Memorial Park	State Park	Free
Blackstone River	State Park	Free
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Blackstone River Bikeway	State Park	Free
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Block Island	State Park	Free
Blue Hills Reservation	State Park	Free
Bluff Point State Park	State Park	Free
Boat Ramp	State Park	Free
Bolton Notch State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Borderland State Park	State Park	Free
Boston African American National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
Boston Harbor Islands State Park	State Park	Free
Boston National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Boyden Park	State Park	Free
Boylston Street Ii	State Park	Free
Bradford Boat Launch	State Park	Free
Brainard Homestead State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Brenton Point State Park	State Park	Free
Bristol Blake State Reservation	State Park	Free
Brooke Courthouse Plaza	State Park	Free
Bunker Hill Cc Athletic Fields	State Park	Free
Bunker Hill Cc Campus Grounds	State Park	Free
Burlingame	State Park	Free
Calf Pasture Ii	State Park	Free
Callahan State Park	State Park	Free
Camp Hero State Park	State Park	Free
Cana Portal	State Park	Free
Cannalonga Memorial Park	State Park	Free
Canterbury Brookside I	State Park	Free
Carson Beach	State Park	Free
Centre Street I	State Park	Free
Centre Street Ii	State Park	Free
Centre Street Iv	State Park	Free
Charles River Reservation	State Park	Free
Charles River Reservation	State Park	Free
Charlestown Breachway	State Park	Free
Charlestown Parcel	State Park	Free
Chestnut Street	State Park	Free
Chicopee Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Chinatown Park	State Park	Free
Cochituate State Park	State Park	Free
Cocumcussoc	State Park	Free
Colt State Park	State Park	Free
Columbia Road/Day Boulevard	State Park	Free
Commercial Point	State Park	Free
Commonwealth Plaza	State Park	Free
Conley & Tenean Streets Park	State Park	Free
Connecticut River Greenway State Park	State Park	Free
Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Copley Place Plaza	State Park	Free
Correia	State Park	Free
Crane Ledge Ii	State Park	Free
Cushing Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Cutler Park Reservation	State Park	Free
Dean Parkway	State Park	Free
Decatur & Meridian Streets Park	State Park	Free
Demarest Lloyd State Park	State Park	Free
Devils Foot Rock	State Park	Free
Devils Hopyard State Park	State Park	Free
Dewey Square Parks	State Park	Free
Dewey Square Plaza	State Park	Free
Diamond Hill	State Park	Free
Dighton Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Dorchester Shores Reservation	State Park	Free
Durfee	State Park	Free
East Bay Bikepath	State Park	Free
East Beach	State Park	Free
East Beach	State Park	Free
Eastport Park	State Park	Free
Elm Bank Reservation	State Park	Free
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital Donation	State Park	Free
Endicott Triangle	State Park	Free
Fall River Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Fisherman's	State Park	Free
Flagg St Scoccer Field	State Park	Free
Fort Adams	State Park	Free
Fort Ninigret	State Park	Free
Fort Phoenix State Reservation	State Park	Free
Fort Trumbull State Park	State Park	Free
Fourth Street Park	State Park	Free
Franklin Park Zoo Parking/Dcr	State Park	Free
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Gallivan/Hallet Circle	State Park	Free
Galvin Green	State Park	Free
Gaudette	State Park	Free
Gay City State Park	State Park	Free
George D. Seymour State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
George Washington	State Park	Free
George Washington Picnic Grove	State Park	Free
Gillette Castle State Park	State Park	Free
Goddard Park	State Park	Free
Gull Cove Fishing Area	State Park	Free
Haddam Island State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Haddam Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Haley Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Hammonasset Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Hammond Pond Reservation	State Park	Free
Hannah Robinson Tower	State Park	Free
Harkness Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Harrisville Pond Fising Access	State Park	Free
Higganum Reservoir State Park	State Park	Free
Hither Hills State Park	State Park	Free
Hither Woods	State Park	Free
Holyoke Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Hop River State Park	State Park	Free
Hop River State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Hopemead State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Hopeville Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Hopkinton State Park	State Park	Free
Horseneck Beach State Reservation	State Park	Free
Hurd State Park	State Park	Free
I-90 Interchange	State Park	Free
Indian Head Drive Boat Launch	State Park	Free
Indian Lake Fishing Access	State Park	Free
J.A. Skinner State Park	State Park	Free
Jamestown	State Park	Free
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
John L. Curran Fishing Area	State Park	Free
Johnston Historical	State Park	Free
Jordan Marsh Service Center	State Park	Free
Keech Pond Access	State Park	Free
Killingly Pond State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Kings Beach Access	State Park	Free
Lake Lorraine State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Tiogue Boat Launch	State Park	Free
Leather District Park	State Park	Free
Lehigh Grove	State Park	Free
Lincoln Street Green	State Park	Free
Lincoln Woods	State Park	Free
Lincoln Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Locustville Pond	State Park	Free
London Street Park	State Park	Free
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Longmeadow Fishing Area	State Park	Free
Lowell Park	State Park	Free
M Street Beach	State Park	Free
Machimoodus State Park	State Park	Free
Malibu Beach	State Park	Free
Marine Industrial Park Entrance Ii	State Park	Free
Marine Park	State Park	Free
Mary Soo Hoo Park	State Park	Free
Mashamoquet Brook State Park	State Park	Free
Mass Art Campus	State Park	Free
Massasoit State Park	State Park	Free
Meany Park	State Park	Free
Medfield Charles River State Reservation	State Park	Free
Melnea Cass Boulevard I	State Park	Free
Meshanticut Park	State Park	Free
Minnie Island State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Misquamicut State Beach	State Park	Free
Montauk Downs State Park	State Park	Free
Montauk Point State Park	State Park	Free
Moore State Park	State Park	Free
Moosup Valley State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Mooween State Park	State Park	Free
Mother Brook Reservation	State Park	Free
Mount Holyoke Range State Park	State Park	Free
Mowry Pond	State Park	Free
Mt. Vernon Street Plaza	State Park	Free
Myles Standish Monument State Reservation	State Park	Free
Napeague State Park	State Park	Free
Narragansett Parkway	State Park	Free
Narrow River Fishing Access	State Park	Free
Nashua Street Park	State Park	Free
Nasketucket Bay State Reservation	State Park	Free
Neponset River Reservation	State Park	Free
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
New Chardon Square	State Park	Free
New England National Scenic Trail	National Scenic Trail	Free
North End Park	State Park	Free
North Street Park	State Park	Free
Old Furnace State Park	State Park	Free
Old Harbor Reservation	State Park	Free
Olmsted Green	State Park	Free
Orient Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Pallozi Farm	State Park	Free
Park Drive Ii	State Park	Free
Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake)	State Park	Free
Passeonkquis Cove Fishing Access	State Park	Free
Paul Revere Park	State Park	Free
Pawcatuck River	State Park	Free
Perkins Street	State Park	Free
Pilgrim Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Podium Plaza	State Park	Free
Pomeroy State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Ponagansett River Corridor	State Park	Free
Portal Park	State Park	Free
Potowomut Pond Access	State Park	Free
Purgatory Chasm	State Park	Free
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation	State Park	Free
Quaddick State Park	State Park	Free
Queens Forth Historic Site	State Park	Free
Quincy Shores Reservation	State Park	Free
Quinebaug Lake State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Quinsigamond State Park	State Park	Free
Railroad Avenue	State Park	Free
Red Bridge State Park	State Park	Free
Rfk Greenway I	State Park	Free
Richmond & North Streets Park I	State Park	Free
Richmond & North Streets Park Ii	State Park	Free
Rink Grounds	State Park	Free
Riverdale Park	State Park	Free
Rockville Management Area	State Park	Free
Rocky Neck State Park	State Park	Free
Rocky Point	State Park	Free
Roger Wheeler State Beach	State Park	Free
Roger Williams National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Rolling Bridge Park	State Park	Free
Ronci	State Park	Free
Ross Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Roxbury Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Rte 102 Picnic Grove	State Park	Free
Rutland State Park	State Park	Free
Sag Harbor Golf Course State Park	State Park	Free
Sakonnet Harbor Fishing Access	State Park	Free
Salt Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Salters Grove	State Park	Free
Salty Brine State Beach	State Park	Free
Savin Hill Cove	State Park	Free
Sayles Finishing	State Park	Free
Scantic River State Park	State Park	Free
Scarborough Beach	State Park	Free
Scarborough State Beach	State Park	Free
Scarmella/Maverick Square	State Park	Free
Seaside State Park	State Park	Free
Sefsick	State Park	Free
Selden Neck Island State Park	State Park	Free
Selden Neck State Park	State Park	Free
Senator Finnegan Park	State Park	Free
Shadmoor State Park	State Park	Free
Shady Lea	State Park	Free
Shag Rocks	State Park	Free
Silver Spring Lake Fishing Access	State Park	Free
Slatersville Pond	State Park	Free
Smith & Sayles Reservoir Access	State Park	Free
Snake Den State Park	State Park	Free
Somerset Street Plaza	State Park	Free
South Boston Maritime Park	State Park	Free
South Main Street Park	State Park	Free
South Shore Management Area	State Park	Free
South Street Community Garden	State Park	Free
Southeast Light	State Park	Free
Springfield Armory National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Squibnocket Park	State Park	Free
Stafford Pond Access	State Park	Free
State Beach	State Park	Free
State House grounds	State Park	Free
State Park	State Park	Free
State Pier 1	State Park	Free
State Pier No. 5	State Park	Free
State Public Health Campus	State Park	Free
Stephen Hopkins	State Park	Free
Stillhouse Cove Boat Ramp	State Park	Free
Stoddard Hill State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Stony Brook Reservation	State Park	Free
Strandway/Castle Island	State Park	Free
Sweets Knoll State Park	State Park	Free
Tarbox	State Park	Free
Teddys Beach	State Park	Free
Tefft	State Park	Free
Ten Mile River	State Park	Free
The Fenway Ii	State Park	Free
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Town Boat House	State Park	Free
Tree House Plaza	State Park	Free
Truman Parkway	State Park	Free
Tunnel Harborwalk	State Park	Free
Turnpike Overlook	State Park	Free
Umass Boston Campus Ctr Oval	State Park	Free
Union Pond Fishermans Access	State Park	Free
United Nbhd Of Lower Roxbury Cg	State Park	Free
Urban Arboretum	State Park	Free
Valenti Square	State Park	Free
Vfw Parkway	State Park	Free
Victory Road Park	State Park	Free
Wakefield Pond Access Area	State Park	Free
Webb Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Weekapaug Fishing Area/Breachway	State Park	Free
Weider Park	State Park	Free
Wells State Park	State Park	Free
Wells State Park	State Park	Free
West End Park	State Park	Free
Wharf District Park	State Park	Free
Williams Tunnel Portal Park	State Park	Free
Willow Pond Meadow	State Park	Free
Wilson Mountain Reservation	State Park	Free
Wilson Reservoir	State Park	Free
Wompatuck State Park	State Park	Free
Wood Island Bay Marsh	State Park	Free
Wood/Pawcatuck Access Area	State Park	Free
World War II Veterans Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Wormwood Park	State Park	Free

Museums in Charlestown

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
RHODE ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY SURVEY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	1 GREENHOUSE ROAD	4018745800	$695,034
BLOCK ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	18 OLD TOWN RD	4018644357	$313,511
GILBERT STUART MEMORIAL	GENERAL MUSEUM		4012943001	$308,229
WATCH HILL LIGHTHOUSE	HISTORY MUSEUM			$192,209
WICKFORD ART ASSOCIATION	ART MUSEUM		4012946840	$137,449
TOMAQUAG INDIAN MEMORIAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4014919063	$116,457
WESTERLY ARMORY RESTORATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	8 DIXON STREET	4015968554	$108,057
NEW ENGLAND WIRELESS & STEAM MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1300 FRENCHTOWN RD	4018850545	$100,616
PETTAQUAMSCUTT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4017831328	$85,228
ARTISTS COOPERATIVE GALLERY OF WESTERLY	ART MUSEUM	7 CANAL ST	4015962221	$73,451
SOUTH COUNTY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	115 STRATHMORE ST	4017835400	$69,713
COCUMSCUSSOC ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		4012943521	$65,407
SMITH'S CASTLE	GENERAL MUSEUM		4012943521	$65,407
TAVERN HALL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		4017890937	$59,748
SOUTHEAST LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	122 MOHEGAN TRL	4014665009	$53,450
SEABEE MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	21 LAFRATE WAY	4012947233	$49,697
QUONSET AIR MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	488 ECCLESTON AVENUE	4012949540	$49,417
MUSEUM OF PRIMITIVE ART AND CULTURE	ART MUSEUM			$26,602
PLUM BEACH LIGHTHOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	224 PLUM BEACH RD		$26,410
BLOCK ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BORDERS FARM PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4016475689
BREAKWATER PRESERVATION CONSERVANCY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4018649341
CANONCHET FARM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	73-83 STRATHMORE RD
CAROLINA PRESERVATION & BAND SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHARLESTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4417B OLD POST ROAD	4013641838
DUTCH ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EXETER HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FAYERWEATHER HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4017899072
FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM
HISTORIC TEXTILE AND COSTUME COLLECTION	HISTORY MUSEUM		4018741000
MATTESON HISTORICAL CONGRESS OF AMERICA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MUSEUM-PRIMITIVE ART AND CULTURE	GENERAL MUSEUM		4017835711
NORTH STONINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 WYASSUP ROAD PO BOX 134	8605359448
OLD TOWN HALL MUSEUM CORPORATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
QUONOCHOUTAUG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4013227373
RHODE ISLAND LABOR HISTORY SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RHODE ISLAND MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND ART	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
RICHMOND HISTORICAL SCOIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	7 PINEHURST DR	4013647057
SOUTH COUNTY HERITAGE COUNCIL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND BOTANICAL GARDENS AND EVERETT P. CHRISTOPHER ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		4018741000
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		4018741000
VOLUNTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	115 MAIN STREET	8603764089
WATCH HILL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	56 WELLS STREET	4013155399
WESTERLY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WILLOW DELL HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Charlestown

Name	Address	Annual Visits
WESTERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY	44 BROAD STREET	243,009
NARRAGANSETT PUBLIC LIBRARY	35 KINGSTOWN ROAD	221,913
NORTH KINGSTOWN FREE LIBRARY	100 BOONE STREET	173,860
SOUTH KINGSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	1057 KINGSTOWN ROAD	159,237
CROSS' MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY	4417 OLD POST ROAD	86,259
ISLAND FREE LIBRARY	DODGE STREET	50,428
EXETER PUBLIC LIBRARY	773 TEN ROD ROAD	27,900
CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY	7 PINEHURST DRIVE	22,850
LANGWORTHY PUBLIC LIBRARY	24 SPRING STREET	22,638
ASHAWAY FREE LIBRARY	15 KNIGHT STREET	13,988
DAVISVILLE FREE LIBRARY	481 DAVISVILLE ROAD	8,643
VOLUNTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	107 MAIN STREET	8,434
PINE PLAINS FREE LIBRARY	7806 SOUTH MAIN STREET	7,632
WILLETT FREE LIBRARY	45 FERRY ROAD	6,010

Farmers Markets in Charlestown

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Block Island Farmers Market	26 West Side Rd - Legion Park	06/04/2016 to 10/15/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-11:30 AM;		Visit
Charlestown Land Trust Farmers' Market	4150 Old Post Road (Rt. 1A)	06/26/2020 to 09/04/2020	Fri: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Coastal Growers Farmers Market	650 Ten Rod Rd.	11/04/2017 to 05/05/2018	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Coastal Growers Market	2325 Boston Neck Rd	05/13/2020 to 11/07/2020	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Fisherman's Memorial Park Farmers Market	Fisherman's Memorial State Park	05/07/2017 to 10/29/2017	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Jamestown Farmers Market	Fort Getty Pavilion, Fort Getty Road	06/19/2017 to 09/04/2017	Mon: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
South Kingstown Farmers Market at Marina Park	214 Salt Pond Road	05/09/2017 to 10/31/2017	Tue: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
URI Farmers Market	2095 Kingstown Rd.,
Voluntown Farmers' Market	195 Main Street	07/02/2017 to 08/05/2018	Sun: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Weekapaug Farmers' Market	2 Wawaloam Drive	06/30/2017 to 09/01/2017	Fri: 8:30 AM-11:30 AM;	Yes

Breweries in Charlestown

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Corner Tavern	Bars & Clubs, Home, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Rhode Island, Bars & Pubs, Taverns, Drinking	20 S County Trl	401-294-9897, 4012942459	Visit
Cottrell Brewery	Breweries, Brewery Tours, Factory Tours, Food & Drink, Tours, More	100 Mechanic St	18605998213
Tilted Barn Brewery	Breweries, Food & Drink	1 Helmsley Pl
Whalers Brewing Company	Food & Drink, Brewery, Breweries	1070 Kingstown Rd	14012847785

Pharmacies in Charlestown

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
OCEAN HEALTH MART PHARMACY	3986 OLD POST ROAD	401-364-0900

Daycare Centers in Charlestown

2 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
BLOCK ISLAND EARLY LEARNING CENTER 91 CHAPEL STREET	CENTER BASED — CENTER	(401) 466-9695	OPEN
CHARLESTOWN EARLY LEARNING CENTER 4605 OLD POST ROAD	CENTER BASED — CENTER	(401) 364-0645	OPEN

Cell Towers in Charlestown

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
247 North Road	GTOWER	201
Main Street at Bumpin Hill Road	TOWER	92
South of Ocean Ave., 0.8 km east of Beach Ave., Washington County	TOWER	77
100 Ocean Ave	GTOWER	77
7 Falco Circle	LTOWER	64
575 NOOSENECK HILL ROAD	TOWER	62
ROUTE 1	TOWER	61
Stone Hill RD (86133)	LTOWER	57
2935 TOWER HILL ROAD	LTOWER	56
273 BOOM BRIDGE RD (65072)	GTOWER	56

Fire Stations in Charlestown

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Charlestown Fire District	4377 South County TRL	Volunteer			401-364-9117
Union Fire District	131 Asa Pond RD	Volunteer			401-789-0354

Bridges in Charlestown

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Steel	1963	22	18,505	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1925	41	2,085	F
Channel Beam	Prestressed concrete	1997	50	1,905	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1986	57	1,541	F
Culvert	Steel	1963	22		F

Amtrak Stations in Charlestown

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Kingston, RI	1 Railroad Avenue	TRAIN
Westerly, RI	14 Railroad Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Charlestown

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
KENYON INDUSTRIES, INC.	36 SHERMAN AVE	WASHINGTON

Airports Near Charlestown

49 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport	PVD	Large Airport
Groton New London Airport	GON	Medium Airport
New Bedford Regional Airport	EWB	Medium Airport
Newport State Airport	NPT	Medium Airport
Quonset State Airport	NCO	Medium Airport
Westerly State Airport	WST	Medium Airport
Bee Field	—	Small Airport
Block Island State Airport	BID	Small Airport
Boystown Fly-in-Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Buell Farm Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Canapitsit Airport	—	Small Airport
Danielson Airport	—	Small Airport
Devils Hopyard Field	—	Small Airport
Dresser Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Eastford Airport	—	Small Airport
Elizabeth Field	FID	Small Airport
Field of Dreams Airport	—	Small Airport
Friends Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Gager Field	—	Small Airport
Gallup Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Gardiners Island Landing Field	—	Small Airport
Hopedale Industrial Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Klenawicus Airfield	—	Small Airport
Mansfield Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Mile Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Montauk Airport	MTP	Small Airport
Myricks Airport	—	Small Airport
North Central State Airport	SFZ	Small Airport
Richmond Airport	—	Small Airport
Riconn Airport	—	Small Airport
Rose Field	—	Small Airport
Skis Landing Area Airport	—	Small Airport
Sky Glen Airport	—	Small Airport
Southbridge Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Spruce Airport	—	Small Airport
Stonington Airpark	—	Small Airport
Sunnyvale Field	—	Small Airport
Taunton Municipal King Field	—	Small Airport
Toutant Airport	—	Small Airport
Town of East Hampton Airport	HTO	Small Airport
Waters Airport	—	Small Airport
Westford Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Westmoreland Airport	—	Small Airport
Westport Airport	—	Small Airport
Windham Airport	—	Small Airport
Wing-Over Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Woodstock Airport	—	Small Airport
Wychwood Field	—	Small Airport
Yankee Airstrip	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Charlestown

13 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone


Charlestown Police Department
Exeter Town Constable
Hopkinkton Police Department
Jamestown Police Department
Narragansett Police Department
New Shoreham Police Department	11 Beach Avenue
North Kingstown Police Department	8166 Post Road
Richmond Police Department
South Kingstown Police Department
Town of Stonington Police Department
University Police
Westerly Police Department
Westerly Police Department

Grocery Stores in Charlestown

3 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
CHARLESTOWN MINI SUPERINC	Other	4071 Old Post Rd # 640
Cumberland Farms 1262	Convenience Store	4139 Old Post Rd
CVS/Pharmacy 10299	Other	3986 Old Post Rd

Post Offices in Charlestown

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
United States Post Office

Treatment Centers in Charlestown

8 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
AdCare Rhode Island Inc - Outpatient	Substance Abuse	615-727-8416
AdCare Rhode Island Inc - Residential	Substance Abuse	401-294-6160
BHG Westerly Treatment Center - BHG LVII LLC	Substance Abuse	401-596-0696
Child and Family Agency of - Southeastern CT	Both	860-437-4550
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare II - CODAC South County	Substance Abuse	401-789-0934
Galilee Mission - IOP	Substance Abuse	401-789-9390 x105
Galilee Mission Inc	Substance Abuse	401-789-9390 x105
Zinnia Exeter	Substance Abuse	401-295-0960

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charlestown

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CHRIST OUR HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	4080 SOUTH COUNTY TRAIL
CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT OLD POST RD	PO BOX 241
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD	PO BOX 345
CROSS MILLS BAPTIST CHURCH	5073 OLD POST RD
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	5073 OLD POST RD
LIVELY FAITH MINISTRIES	2C CASTLE ROCK DR
ST ANDREW LUTHERAN CHURCH	15 E BEACH RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlestown

What is the population of Charlestown?

Charlestown has a population of 1,648 residents and is located in Rhode Island. The population density is 729 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 63.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 54.2% female and 45.8% male.

Is Charlestown expensive to live in?

Charlestown has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 102.3 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $113,281, 51% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $545,800 (94% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,216 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Charlestown safe?

Charlestown is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 614 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Charlestown receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Charlestown?

Charlestown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 35.

How is the job market in Charlestown?

Charlestown has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,206. There are 5,814 business establishments in the area, including 466 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 8.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Charlestown?

The median home value in Charlestown is $545,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $660,841. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,216. Fair market rent is $1,394 for a 1-bedroom and $1,727 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 81.9%. The average annual property tax is $7,752.

How are the schools in Charlestown?

Schools in Charlestown perform well, with an average test score of 7 out of 10 / above the national benchmark. 56.7% of adults in Charlestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. 27.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Charlestown?

The obesity rate in Charlestown is 27.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 10.1% of adults are smokers. 15.8% are physically inactive. 22.7% of residents report depression. 5.1% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 95.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,220.

What is transportation like in Charlestown?

The average commute in Charlestown is 28 minutes. 81.6% of workers drive alone to work, 1.6% use public transit, and 8.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Charlestown?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Charlestown is 93.9% White, 2.3% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino. 97.2% of residents speak only English at home. 8.2% of the population are military veterans. 19.8% of residents have a disability. 97.1% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Carolina, RI 1,238 pop · 5.8 mi Bradford, RI 1,437 pop · 7.2 mi Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI 9,812 pop · 8.1 mi Kingston, RI 6,953 pop · 8.4 mi Narragansett Pier, RI 3,080 pop · 9.0 mi Ashaway, RI 1,682 pop · 9.0 mi Westerly, RI 18,528 pop · 9.4 mi Hope Valley, RI 2,147 pop · 10.6 mi Pawcatuck, CT 5,475 pop · 11.9 mi Mystic, CT 4,441 pop · 17.1 mi Newport, RI 25,029 pop · 17.3 mi Old Mystic, CT 3,189 pop · 18.7 mi Noank, CT 1,617 pop · 19.4 mi Newport East, RI 11,262 pop · 20.0 mi

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