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Watch Hill, RI
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island.
Population
203
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
253
ZIP codes
0
Watch Hill and its ZIP codes
Watch Hill at a glance
- Watch Hill is 76% less dense than Rhode Island as a whole.
Local data for Watch Hill, RI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Watch Hill.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,480
59,618 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,451
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $9,613 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Watch Hill, RI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
431
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,354
6.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 25°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watch Hill, RI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.5%
U.S. 11.1% -7.6 pts
Cities near Watch Hill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MisquamicutCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Stonington, CTBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Pawcatuck, CTCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.4 |
| WeekapaugCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.2 |
| WesterlyCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 15.8 |
| Mystic, CTCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.6 |
| BradfordCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.8 |
| QuonochontaugCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Fishers Island, NYCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Noank, CTCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| AshawayCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Groton Long Point, CTBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Old Mystic, CTCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Poquonock Bridge, CTCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.3 |
| HopkintonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| Long Hill, CTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watch Hill, RI in?
- Watch Hill is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
- What is the population of Watch Hill, RI?
- About 203 people live in Watch Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watch Hill?
- Nearby places include Misquamicut (1.2 mi), Stonington, CT (3.2 mi), Pawcatuck, CT (4.2 mi), Weekapaug (4.7 mi), Westerly (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023