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Is Pascoag a Good Place to Live? Pascoag, Rhode Island: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Pascoag ranks #422 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #70 of 234 towns and #10 of 20 in Rhode Island. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($121,369, #18 of 234), and trails on long commutes (35.4 min, #229 of 234).
Pascoag by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Pascoag's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Pascoag: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Pascoag safe?
What is the cost of living in Pascoag?
Pascoag's cost of living index is 101.8, 2% above the US level of 100 and #770 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,319/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $365,000.
| Measure | Pascoag | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 101.8#770 of 1,308 | 102.3 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $365,000#696 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,319/mo#549 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 3x#182 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 13%#18 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Pascoag safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Pascoag alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Pascoag crime rate or rank it on safety. Rhode Island as a whole records 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Pascoag?
The median household in Pascoag earns $121,369, 46% above the US figure of $83,163 and 45% above Rhode Island ($83,504). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pascoag | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $121,369#146 of 1,312 | $83,504 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 11.4%#608 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Pascoag?
The median resident of Pascoag is 39.1 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 26.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #934 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Pascoag | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 26.1%#934 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 72.8% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Pascoag's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Pascoag to describe its public schools. 32.2% of adults are obese and 10.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Pascoag | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 32.2%#553 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 10.4%#479 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 18.5%#951 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 6.3%#175 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Pascoag?
The average commute in Pascoag is 35.4 minutes (Rhode Island 26.3); 0% of workers take transit and 7.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Pascoag scores 8.5 of 20 (below average walkable), #933 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 68.6°F and winters 29.2°F, with 53.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Pascoag | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 35.4 min#1268 of 1,312 | 26.3 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 14.8%#1218 of 1,312 | 8.6% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 83.4% | 71.3% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 2.1% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.7% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 7.4% | 11.6% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.5#933 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34.8 | 18.5 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 37.8 | 19.9 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 45.7 | 26.9 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 57.7 | 36.7 | 4.7 |
| May | 68 | 46.5 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 75.5 | 55.6 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 80.3 | 61.4 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 78.8 | 60.1 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 71.7 | 53 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 60.8 | 42 | 5 |
| Nov | 49.8 | 32.7 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 39.7 | 24.3 | 5.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at N Foster 1 E.
| Measure | Pascoag | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 49.1°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 68.6°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 29.2°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 53.8 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at N Foster 1 E.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Pascoag?
Providence County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Providence County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, inland flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 80% of US counties.
| Measure | Pascoag | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 39#281 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.11%#299 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Providence County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Providence County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.008% | 73% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.083% | 53% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0031% | 53% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0023% | 24% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Pascoag compare with similar-size cities?
Pascoag is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #70 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 4,410.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascoag, RIPop. 4,410 | #422 | 59.7 | $121,369 | $1,319/mo | no data | 35.4 min |
| Caribou, MEPop. 7,382 | #615 | 56.5 | $53,709 | $757/mo | 82 | 14.7 min |
| Elsmere, DEPop. 6,203 | #971 | 50.6 | $67,944 | $1,339/mo | 144 | 24.4 min |
| Lewistown, MTPop. 6,087 | #1094 | 48.0 | $48,750 | $1,007/mo | 639 | 12.7 min |
| Chena Ridge, AKPop. 5,881 | #186 | 64.9 | $133,775 | $1,110/mo | no data | 20.9 min |
| Buffalo, WYPop. 4,572 | #595 | 56.8 | $62,629 | $1,019/mo | 106 | 12.9 min |
| Newport, VTPop. 4,394 | #899 | 51.8 | $54,646 | $850/mo | 395 | 14.5 min |
| Lincoln, NDPop. 4,381 | #507 | 58.0 | $87,652 | $950/mo | 44 | 19.9 min |
| Dakota Dunes, SDPop. 3,936 | #93 | 68.7 | $136,125 | $1,225/mo | no data | 12.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Pascoag compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Pascoag ranks #10 of the 20 Rhode Island cities we track, with a score of 59.7 against Rhode Island's statewide 62. Its households earn 45% above the Rhode Island median.
| City | Rank in RI | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly, RIPop. 18,411 | #1 | 70.6 | $95,207 | $1,260/mo | 26 |
| Cumberland Hill, RIPop. 8,648 | #2 | 67.3 | $130,506 | $1,310/mo | no data |
| Warwick, RIPop. 83,175 | #3 | 66.5 | $88,708 | $1,363/mo | 87 |
| Cranston, RIPop. 83,250 | #4 | 64.2 | $90,206 | $1,375/mo | 89 |
| Kingston, RIPop. 7,332 | #5 | 64.1 | $107,404 | — | no data |
| Tiverton, RIPop. 8,091 | #6 | 64.0 | $99,158 | $1,342/mo | county/metro |
| East Providence, RIPop. 47,281 | #7 | 63.0 | $75,912 | $1,288/mo | 74 |
| Newport, RIPop. 24,874 | #8 | 62.7 | $86,313 | $1,698/mo | 194 |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIPop. 9,302 | #9 | 62.5 | $106,551 | $1,258/mo | no data |
| Pascoag, RIPop. 4,410 | #10 | 59.7 | $121,369 | $1,319/mo | no data |
| Greenville, RIPop. 8,296 | #11 | 59.3 | $97,234 | $1,264/mo | no data |
| Newport East, RIPop. 11,069 | #12 | 58.7 | $89,028 | $1,876/mo | no data |
| Melville, RIPop. 1,631 | #13 | 58.2 | $102,266 | $2,724/mo | no data |
| Valley Falls, RIPop. 12,657 | #14 | 57.9 | $92,901 | $1,362/mo | no data |
| Hope Valley, RIPop. 2,297 | #15 | 57.5 | $101,932 | — | no data |
| Pawtucket, RIPop. 75,893 | #16 | 57.3 | $68,310 | $1,208/mo | 224 |
| Providence, RIPop. 191,767 | #17 | 56.4 | $68,119 | $1,408/mo | 287 |
| Narragansett Pier, RIPop. 3,167 | #18 | 53.6 | $82,192 | $1,649/mo | no data |
| Woonsocket, RIPop. 43,521 | #19 | 51.2 | $61,059 | $1,161/mo | 371 |
| Central Falls, RIPop. 22,701 | #20 | 51.2 | $49,285 | $1,200/mo | 273 |
All 20 Rhode Island cities we track, by overall score. Rhode Island statewide: median income $83,504, violent crime 144.1 per 100,000.
How is Pascoag's score calculated?
Pascoag scores 59.7 out of 100, #422 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Rhode Island's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Pascoag. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
75.1 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Pascoag. Similar-size median 56.5.
55.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Pascoag's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
65.3 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Pascoag. Similar-size median 50.8.
72.0 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Pascoag. Similar-size median 48.3.
25.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Pascoag's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
39.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
71.1 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Pascoag alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Pascoag.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Pascoag.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Pascoag's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Pascoag has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Pascoag
Is Pascoag, RI a good place to live?
Pascoag ranks #422 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #70 of 234 towns and #10 of 20 in Rhode Island. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($121,369, #18 of 234), and trails on long commutes (35.4 min, #229 of 234).
What is the cost of living in Pascoag?
Pascoag's cost of living index is 101.8, 2% above the US level of 100 and #770 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,319/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $365,000.
Is Pascoag safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Pascoag alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Pascoag crime rate or rank it on safety. Rhode Island as a whole records 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Pascoag?
The median household in Pascoag earns $121,369, 46% above the US figure of $83,163 and 45% above Rhode Island ($83,504). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Pascoag?
Median rent in Pascoag is $1,319/mo (Census), #549 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 13% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Pascoag?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Pascoag is $365,000, #696 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Pascoag?
We have too few school records for Pascoag to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Pascoag?
The average commute is 35.4 minutes, #1268 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.3 minutes across Rhode Island. 14.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Pascoag?
Pascoag averages 49.1°F over the year, 68.6°F in summer and 29.2°F in winter, with 53.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Pascoag walkable?
Pascoag scores 8.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #933 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Pascoag at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Providence County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, inland flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 80% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Pascoag?
Providence County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Pascoag?
Pascoag has 4,410 residents. The median resident of Pascoag is 39.1 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 26.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #934 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Pascoag compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Pascoag ranks #10 of the 20 Rhode Island cities we track, with a score of 59.7 against Rhode Island's statewide 62. Its households earn 45% above the Rhode Island median.
What cities are similar in size to Pascoag?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Pascoag's population of 4,410 are Caribou, ME (#615 overall), Elsmere, DE (#971 overall), Lewistown, MT (#1094 overall), Chena Ridge, AK (#186 overall), and Buffalo, WY (#595 overall). Pascoag is #422.