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Harrisville, RI

Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Providence County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,816 Population 2,242/sq mi density
$66,016 Median Income $39,190 per capita
$348,700 Home Value $373,514 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 41.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
532 Violent Crime/100K 2,715 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,016 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$348,700 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
532 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrisville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 62.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation336 ft (102 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density2,242/sq mi
Coordinates41.9675°N, 71.6771°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyProvidence County County
Nearest AirportRhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 62.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

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

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 15, 2018.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 65 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 31 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 96 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 62 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 48 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 113 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 122 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 112 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 114 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 144 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 100 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 91 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 109 km
Feb 15, 2018 0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire M2.7 119 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 68 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 97 km
Oct 11, 2013 New Hampshire M2.6 143 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 30 km
Apr 22, 1996 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts M2.6 60 km
Jan 23, 1990 3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts M2.5 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 291 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 257 km
1991 Bob Category 2 67 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 93 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

218 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 105 fatalities, 2,031 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 83 km 3
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 69 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 90 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 57 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 24 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 21 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 29 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 54 km 2
Jul 24, 1975 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 6, 1973 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 31, 1973 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 27, 1972 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 THE RANGE 760 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 4.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.4 in

Harrisville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.7").

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