Misquamicut, Rhode Island

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Population in 2010: 390.
Males: 200  (51.5%)
Females: 190  (48.5%)
Median resident age:

66.3 years
Rhode Island median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 02891.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $100,459
Misquamicut:

$100,459
RI:

$81,854

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $52,435

Misquamicut CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $493,600
Misquamicut:

$493,600
RI:

$383,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: over $1,000,000; detached houses: over $1,000,000
March 2022 cost of living index in Misquamicut: 100.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.9%

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Ancestries: Italian (37.6%), Irish (18.3%), French Canadian (12.2%), American (11.2%), German (9.1%), Polish (4.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

11 residents are foreign born (2.9% Europe).

This place:

2.9%
Rhode Island:

14.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $6,920 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $7,124 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Warwick, RI (34.4 miles , pop. 85,808).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (78.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (112.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Watch Hill, RI (1.4 miles),
Weekapaug, RI (1.8 miles ),
Westerly, RI (1.9 miles ),
Pawcatuck, CT (2.0 miles ),
Stonington borough, CT (2.2 miles ),
Quonochontaug, RI (2.4 miles ),
Bradford, RI (2.6 miles ),
Ashaway, RI (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.32 N, Longitude: 71.82 W

Distribution of median household income in Misquamicut, RI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Misquamicut, RI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Rhode Island:

3.3%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 67.3. This is about average.

City:

67.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 1.35. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.35
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.6. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.41. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.41
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Misquamicut-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Rhode Island state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/21/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 39.7 miles away from the Misquamicut place center injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 56.4 miles away from the place center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Misquamicut-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Rhode Island state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 222.7 miles away from Misquamicut center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 240.3 miles away from Misquamicut center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 239.1 miles away from Misquamicut center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 151.0 miles away from Misquamicut center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 172.5 miles away from Misquamicut center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 168.1 miles away from Misquamicut center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 4, Blizzards: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Misquamicut:

  • WATCH HILL MANOR LTD (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; WESTERLY, RI)
  • APPLE REHAB WATCH HILL (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; WESTERLY, RI)
  • APPLE REHAB CLIPPER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WESTERLY, RI)
  • WESTERLY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; WESTERLY, RI)
  • WESTERLY NURSING HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WESTERLY, RI)
  • WESTERLY HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; WESTERLY, RI)
  • AVALON HEALTH CARE CENTER AT STONERIDGE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MYSTIC, CT)

Amtrak stations near Misquamicut:

  • 5 miles: WESTERLY (14 RAILROAD AVE.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 8 miles: MYSTIC (RTE. 1) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 13 miles: FOXWOOD CASINO (LEDYARD, ROUTE 2) - Bus Station

Operable nuclear power plants near Misquamicut:

  • 18 miles: Millstone 1 and 2 in Waterford, CT.
  • 18 miles: Millstone 3 in Waterford, CT.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Misquamicut:

  • Connecticut College (about 16 miles; New London, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,068)
  • University of Rhode Island (about 19 miles; Kingston, RI; FT enrollment: 14,656)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 20 miles; Norwich, CT; FT enrollment: 2,897)
  • New England Institute of Technology (about 29 miles; East Greenwich, RI; FT enrollment: 3,183)
  • Salve Regina University (about 29 miles; Newport, RI; FT enrollment: 2,349)
  • Community College of Rhode Island (about 33 miles; Warwick, RI; FT enrollment: 10,500)
  • Eastern Connecticut State University (about 35 miles; Willimantic, CT; FT enrollment: 4,985)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Misquamicut: Misquamicut Club Golf Course (A), Misquamicut Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Maschaug Pond (A), Little Maschaug Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Misquamicut: Atlantic Beach Amusement Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Beaches: Misquamicut State Beach (A), Misquamicut Fire District Beach (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

1.8 people
Rhode Island:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

52.0%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.0%
Whole state:

7.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Misquamicut:

Marital status in Misquamicut, RI
  • Never married: 7.8%
  • Now married: 66.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 18.4%

For population 25 years and over in Misquamicut:

  • High school or higher: 94.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 59.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 31.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Rhode Island average:

12.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Misquamicut, RI (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic45,38217
Mainline Protestant9,05734
Evangelical Protestant3,84133
Other7968
None67,903-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 31
This county:

2.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Washington County:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
Washington County:

1.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Washington County:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Rhode Island:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 157
This county:

12.41 / 10,000 pop.
Rhode Island:

9.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Washington County:

6.8%
Rhode Island:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

19.8%
State:

22.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.2%
Rhode Island:

16.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Misquamicut:

  • WXNI (1230 AM; 1 kW; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: WRNI FOUNDATION)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WICH (1310 AM; 5 kW; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INCORPORATED)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WJJF (1180 AM; daytime; 2 kW; HOPE VALLEY, RI; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WJJF LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Misquamicut:

  • WXLM (102.3 FM; STONINGTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHJM (107.7 FM; PAWCATUCK, CT; Owner: FULLER BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC)
  • WBLQ (88.1 FM; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: SOUTHERN RI PUBLIC RADIO BROAD INC)
  • WBMW (106.5 FM; LEDYARD, CT; Owner: RED WOLF BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWRX-FM (103.7 FM; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WSKO-FM (99.7 FM; WAKEFIELD-PEACEDALE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCTY (97.7 FM; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INC.)
  • WQGN-FM (105.5 FM; GROTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRIU (90.3 FM; KINGSTON, RI; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND)
  • WNLC (98.7 FM; EAST LYME, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNL (100.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKKB (100.3 FM; MIDDLETOWN, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WADK-FM (99.3 FM; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: ASTRO TELE-COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WCRI (95.9 FM; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WCRI LICENSE CORP.)
  • WMOS (104.7 FM; MONTAUK, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCNI (90.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT COLLEGE BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WAKX (102.7 FM; NARRAGANSETT PIER, RI; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • W233AG (94.5 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)

TV broadcast stations around Misquamicut:

  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WEDN (Channel 53; NORWICH, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 461 Atlantic Ave (Lat: 41.350111 Lon: -71.799500), Call Sign: KJZ651, Licensee ID: L00060773,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.805 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2002, Expiration Date: 05/14/2012, Cancellation Date: 07/14/2012, Registrant: Atlantic Beach Park Inc, 461 Atlantic Ave, Misquamicut, RI 02891, Phone: (401) 322-0504


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N1WQE, Licensee ID: L01085787, Grant Date: 11/29/2005, Expiration Date: 02/22/2016, Cancellation Date: 02/23/2018, Registrant: Richard F Fontana Sr, 2 Third St, Misquamicut, RI 02891


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Misquamicut, RI
  • 37.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 27.2%Electricity
  • 18.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Misquamicut, RI
  • 54.5%Utility gas
  • 18.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.2%Electricity
  • 12.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Misquamicut compared to Rhode Island state average:

  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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