Westerly

Westerly, Rhode Island Overview

With a composite score of 62.3/100 and a A grade, Westerly ranks #6 of 20 cities in Rhode Island. Its strongest showing is in Safety (94/100), while Outdoor Access (37/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Westerly

The median household income in Westerly is $82,333, 1% above the statewide median of $81,800.

Safety in Westerly

Westerly’s violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 is well below both the Rhode Island rate of 154 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 1082.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Westerly

The median home value is $400,200. Median monthly rent is $1,243. Renters spend 18.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Westerly

The adult obesity rate in Westerly is 28.4% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.9%. Residents average 14.6 poor mental health days per month. Rhode Island ranks #13 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Westerly

Westerly has a high school graduation rate of 87%. The student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $25,879 per student, well above the national median. The city has 6 public schools serving 2,173 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Westerly

The annual average temperature in Westerly is 52.8°F. Summers average 69.5°F. Winters average 37.5°F. Precipitation is abundant at 59.2 inches per year.

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