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Smithfield, Rhode Island

Introduction to Smithfield, Rhode Island

Smithfield, Rhode Island is 9 miles W of Pawtucket, Rhode Island (center to center) and 39 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in Providence county and is part of the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metro area. The population of Smithfield is 20,613.

Smithfield History

The earliest settlers, who arrived in the beginning of the 17th century, named the area after Smithfield, London. It began as a farming community with an active Quaker community that extended to South Uxbridge. In the 1800s, many mills were built in the area. The Ku Klux Klan was active during the 1920s, and the town served as the venue for frequent KKK rallies.

Smithfield and Nearby Attractions

  • Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
  • Smith-Appleby House Museum
  • Slater Mill Historic Site
  • Goddard Memorial State Park
  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Things To Do In Smithfield

There are several historically significant sites and buildings in and around the town including the Georgiaville Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and many Victorian and Federal buildings. The Georgiaville Pond Beach is a popular recreational area. Well known attractions nearby include Fall River Carousel, Garden in the Woods, New England Aquarium, and Arnold Arboretum. Lincoln Woods State Park has an outdoor ice rink, a freshwater beach, fishing spots, and hiking trails. Linden Place in Bristol, near Smithfield, was built in 1810. This federal style mansion was the filming location for the movie, 'The Great Gatsby' in 1974.

Smithfield Transportation

Flights are available at Logan International Airport.

Smithfield Higher Education

Bryant College is the local college. Nearby colleges include Providence College and Rhode Island College

High Points

Smithfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Rhode Island):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Smithfield Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Smithfield Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Smithfield Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Smithfield Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Smithfield, RI

Comparing Smithfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women99
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98
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