Updated April 2026 · 2 cities · 6 data sources
Rhode Island Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Rhode Island has an average safety score of 64/100 across 2 cities, above the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 66 | B | 516.4 |
| Providence | 62 | C | 582.4 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 62 | C | 582.4 |
| Warwick | 66 | B | 516.4 |
Air Quality
Rhode Island cities average a median AQI of 46 across 1 cities.
Best Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 46 | B | 11 |
Worst Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 46 | B | 11 |
Hospital Quality
Rhode Island cities have an average hospital quality rating of 2.6/5 across 2 cities with a total of 7 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 3.2/5 | 6 |
| Warwick | 2/5 | 1 |
City Spending
Rhode Island cities average $48,269.5 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 44/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 56/100 | $46,415 |
| Providence | 32/100 | $50,124 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | $50,124 | 32/100 |
| Warwick | $46,415 | 56/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Rhode Island has 2 tracked cities with an average safety score of 64, school score of 0, and water safety score of 0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Warwick is the safest city in Rhode Island with a safety score of 66/100 (Grade B).
Warwick has the highest fiscal health score in Rhode Island at 56/100 with per-capita spending of $46,415.
Providence has the best air quality in Rhode Island with a median AQI of 46 (Grade B).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.