At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$39,131 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
Zillow: $147,878
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
22.8% smoking rate
How Providence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Providence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Providence a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Providence residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,131. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 568 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Providence is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,878. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
5.0% of adults in Providence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Providence has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population101
Median Age65.9 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$39,131
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$1,108M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$147,878
Housing Units92
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
Elevation98 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Providence was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
40.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.