Newport

Newport County, Rhode Island

Population 85K |Median income $103,514 |1 hospital

Population

84,657

Newport County

Median Income

$103,514

+52% vs avg

Median Home Value

$609,700

+168% vs avg

Median Age

46.9

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

85K+3%

Median Income

$103,514+44%

Median Home Value

$609,700+71%

Poverty Rate

8.5%+2%

Unemployment

5.5%-19%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,713/mo

Poverty Rate

8.5% -40% vs avg

Unemployment 5.5%

Bachelor's Degree+ 54.1%

Work From Home 15.7%

Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 83.7%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%

African American 3.4%

Asian 1.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

35.1%

Obesity

27.4%

Short Sleep Duration

27.4%

Physical Inactivity

20.1%

Binge Drinking

17.6%

Frequent Mental Distress

13.9%

Frequent Physical Distress

11.6%

Current Asthma

10.6%

Diabetes

10.3%

Current Smoking

9.2%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 85.4%

Dental Visit 77%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease

6.9%

Lack of Health Insurance

5.4%

Stroke

3.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

4/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

NEWPORT HOSPITAL

NEWPORT · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Newport Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Big Bend Florida Counties Including Tallahassee

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Warnings high

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle Threatens Eastern Top End with Category 3 Winds

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Carpentaria District Due to Abnormally High Tides

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Warnings high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee: Flash Flooding and Large Hail Possible

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Warnings high

Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Upper Balonne River as Water Levels Ease at Surat and Warroo

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Newport, RI? ▼

Newport, RI has a population of 84,657 people, located in Newport County, Rhode Island.

What is the median household income in Newport? ▼

The median household income in Newport, RI is $103,514 per year. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

What is the median home value in Newport? ▼

The median home value in Newport, RI is $609,700. Median rent is $1,713/month.

What are the top health concerns in Newport? ▼

The top health indicators in Newport include High Blood Pressure (35.1%), Obesity (27.4%), Short Sleep Duration (27.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Newport? ▼

Newport has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Newport? ▼

The median age in Newport, RI is 46.9 years. 54.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Newport, RI is located in Newport County, Rhode Island. With a population of 85K and a median household income of $103,514, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Newport area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Newport County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.