Electricity rates in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island has 190,214 residents in 70,313 households; 15.6% heat with electricity.
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Providence on the map
Providence County, with Providence marked
Who supplies Providence
Providence County lists 2 utilities for Providence, RI, a city of 190,214: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Providence County page.
Facts about Providence
- Residents of Providence, RI, ACS 2023
- 190,2141 of 6 Rhode Island cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Providence, RI
- $66,7725 of 6 of those cities
- Households in Providence, RI
- 70,3132.71 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Providence, RI
- 41.2%28,952 owners and 41,361 renter households
- Housing units in Providence, RI
- 79,2758,962 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Providence, RI
- 15.6%10,968 of 70,313 homes
- Land area of Providence, RI
- 18.4 sq mi10,334.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Providence, RI
- 2.9%at 567 kWh a month over the $66,772 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Providence, RI
- 167NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 87.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Providence, RI
- 193865,389 of 79,275 homes (82.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Providence, RI
- $322,800$1,333 gross rent a month, 4.96% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Providence
Compare Providence with nearby cities
| City near Providence, RI | Distance from Providence | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI (this page) | 0 mi | 190,214 | $66,772 | 1938 | $322,800 | 167 | 12.7% |
| East Providence, RI | 3.4 mi southeast | 46,970 (-143,244) | $79,660 (+$12,888) | 1958 (+20 yr) | $322,100 (-$700) | 169 (+2) | 10.7% (-2.0 pts) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 4.3 mi northeast | 75,280 (-114,934) | $67,436 (+$664) | 1947 (+9 yr) | $286,200 (-$36,600) | 188 (+21) | 8.5% (-4.2 pts) |
| Cranston, RI | 5.0 mi southwest | 82,632 (-107,582) | $87,716 (+$20,944) | 1957 (+19 yr) | $348,800 (+$26,000) | 145 (-22) | 10.9% (-1.8 pts) |
| Warwick, RI | 8.3 mi south | 82,871 (-107,343) | $87,536 (+$20,764) | 1961 (+23 yr) | $322,000 (-$800) | 132 (-35) | 11.1% (-1.6 pts) |
| Woonsocket, RI | 13.0 mi north | 43,074 (-147,140) | $58,614 (-$8,158) | 1950 (+12 yr) | $268,000 (-$54,800) | 186 (+19) | 4.5% (-8.2 pts) |
Outage risk around Providence
Providence, RI, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 157 wind and 10 tornado, 87.8 per 100,000 residents of 190,214. Top gust near Providence, RI: 87 knots, 100 mph. Damage near Providence, RI: $2.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of Providence, RI
wind and tornado reports, Providence, RI
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- 36'16
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- 11'21
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- 27'23
- 18'24
- 11'25
| Providence, RI | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI, 2015 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Providence, RI, 2016 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Providence, RI, 2017 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Providence, RI, 2018 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Providence, RI, 2019 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Providence, RI, 2020 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Providence, RI, 2021 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Providence, RI, 2022 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Providence, RI, 2023 | 22 | 5 | 27 |
| Providence, RI, 2024 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| Providence, RI, 2025 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Housing and heating in Providence
Providence, RI: 65,389 of 79,275 homes were built before 1980 and 5,872 in 2000 or later. Providence, RI has 19,710 detached houses, 19,257 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 135 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Providence, RI
% of homes by decade built, Providence, RI
- 56pre-40
- 640s
- 750s
- 560s
- 870s
- 680s
- 590s
- 500s
- 210s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Providence, RI
| Providence, RI | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI, median year built | 1938 | 1956 | -18 years | 6 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, built before 1980 | 82.5% | 75.9% | +6.6 points | 3 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, built 2000 or later | 7.4% | 8.5% | -1.1 points | 3 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, detached houses | 24.9% | 44.8% | -20.0 points | 6 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 24.3% | 20.3% | +4.0 points | 2 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, mobile homes | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3 points | 6 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, renter households | 58.8% | 43.4% | +15.4 points | 2 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, median home value | $322,800 | $339,100 | -$16,300 | 2 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, median gross rent a month | $1,333 | $1,242 | +$91 | 1 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, people per household | 2.48 | 2.46 | +0.02 | 1 of 6 |
Cost of living with electricity in Providence
Providence, RI: 70,313 households at $1,311 a year per home for electricity (Providence County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $92.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,774 a year per household.
| Group in Providence, RI | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Providence, RI median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI, all households | 70,313 | $1,311 | $92.2 million | 1.96% |
| Providence, RI, homeowners | 28,952 | $1,656 | $47.9 million | 2.48% |
| Providence, RI, renters | 41,361 | $876 | $36.2 million | 1.31% |
Who lives in Providence: income, cars, homes
In Providence, RI, 20,165 of 70,313 households earn under $35,000, 18,787 $35,000-$75,000, 19,315 $75,000-$150,000 and 12,046 $150,000 or more. 35,065 residents of Providence, RI live below the poverty line, and the median age is 32.9. In Providence, RI, 11,820 households own no vehicle and 27,174 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Providence, RI homes: 32,650 have 3+ bedrooms, 18,285 none or one, median 4.8 rooms. Of 89,656 workers in Providence, RI, 11,374 work from home, 56,148 drive alone, 3,803 ride transit and 6,525 walk. In Providence, RI, 18,146 of 39,002 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 28,019 households moved in since 2018 and 9,417 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace.
Household income in Providence, RI
| Providence, RI | Value | Rank in Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI, households under $35,000 | 28.7% | 2 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, households $150,000 or more | 17.1% | 4 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, residents below poverty | 20.1% | 1 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, median age | 32.9 | 6 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 41.2% | 5 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, households without a vehicle | 16.8% | 2 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, households with 2+ vehicles | 38.6% | 6 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, workers at home | 12.7% | 1 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, cost-burdened renters | 46.5% | 4 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, moved in since 2018 | 39.8% | 2 of 6 |
| Providence, RI, moved in before 2000 | 13.4% | 6 of 6 |
Analyst note on Providence
Providence, RI counts 190,214 residents in 70,313 households, on 18.4 square miles. Household income in Providence, RI is $66,772; 28,952 of its 70,313 households own. 10,968 of the 70,313 occupied homes in Providence, RI heat with electricity.
Providence, RI has 79,275 housing units, 8,962 of them vacant or seasonal.
ZIP codes in Providence
| ZIP area touching Providence, RI | Share of the ZIP's land inside Providence | Share of Providence's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 02908 (Providence, RI) | 99.2% | 18.3% |
| 02909 (Providence, RI) | 99.6% | 16.9% |
| 02906 (Providence, RI) | 100.0% | 16.8% |
| 02905 (Providence, RI) | 64.2% | 13.1% |
| 02907 (Providence, RI) | 96.7% | 11.6% |
| 02904 (Providence, RI) | 38.9% | 10.9% |
| 02903 (Providence, RI) | 100.0% | 9.1% |
| 02912 (Providence, RI) | 100.0% | 1.1% |
| 02918 (Providence, RI) | 100.0% | 0.8% |
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Questions on Providence
Providence: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Providence, RI: Rhode Island households pick a supplier and plan, and Providence County lists 2 utilities.
Providence: how does it rank among Rhode Island cities?
Providence, RI: rank 1 of 6 by its 190,214 residents, rank 5 of 6 by $66,772 median income.
Providence: how many homes heat with electricity?
Providence, RI: 10,968 of 70,313 occupied homes, 15.6%; Providence County 12.4%.
Providence: how much income goes to electricity?
At 567 kWh a month, 2.9% of the $66,772 median income in Providence, RI.
Providence: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Rhode Island yes; municipal and co-op areas around Providence, RI may be closed.
Providence: damaging storms reported nearby?
167 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Providence, RI, 2015 to 2025, 87.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Providence?
Providence, RI: median home built 1938; 65,389 of 79,275 homes (82.5%) predate 1980, 19,710 are detached and 19,257 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Providence, RI earn under $35,000?
20,165 of 70,313, against 12,046 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Providence, RI live below the poverty line?
35,065 residents.
How many Providence, RI households have no car?
11,820 households; 27,174 have two or more.