Beachway, Quonochontaug, R.I (78847), c. 1930
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QuonochontaugRI
A town of 610.
Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
610
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$1.04M
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
61.5
years
Jobs based here
56
A commuter town
Is Quonochontaug a good place to live?
72% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Quonochontaug, above both Rhode Island’s towns (38%) and U.S. towns (29%). No town among the 39 in Rhode Island we compare has a higher median age than Quonochontaug. Quonochontaug has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
By the sea
Quonochontaug lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 10% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
10%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
98thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
80thpercentile for hurricane risk
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
Nearby attractions
All 132 attractions →The Breakers and 78 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Quonochontaug. Close and well known come first.
Big draw23 mi MuseumThe Breakers
25 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
22 mi MuseumMarble House
38 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
23 mi MuseumThe Elms
22 mi Stadium & arenaMohegan Sun ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · Marble House: [email protected], Public domain · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · The Elms: The original uploader was Daderot at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mohegan Sun Arena: Bbjeter, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Quonochontaug: who provides what
Quonochontaug is unincorporated, so Washington County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerRhode Island Energy29.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterQuonochontaug East Beach Water AssociatiNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWashington CountyWashington County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Rhode Island you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCharlestown Board of CanvassersTown of Charlestown; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code0281302813 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Quonochontaug.
Work & commute
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Quonochontaug than in most of Rhode Island or the rest of the country
1.1% of working residents work locally in Quonochontaug, below both the Rhode Island town median (12%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Since 2013, Quonochontaug has added 25 jobs, to 56 in 2023. 5.2% of Quonochontaug residents live below the poverty line.
1%work in town
| Quonochontaug | Rhode Island towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 12% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 6.8% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Quonochontaug1%
Westerly10%
North Kingstown10%
Charlestown8%
South Kingstown7%
20 mi
median commute distance
56
jobs based in Quonochontaug
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Quonochontaug
Quonochontaug has chilly winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Quonochontaug is 80°F.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–41°
Spring40–56°
Summer62–78°
Fall47–63°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+2.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Low risk in Quonochontaug, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 65% of U.S. communities.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCoastal floodingHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
A smaller share of adults in Quonochontaug feel lonely than in the typical Rhode Island or U.S. town
27% of adults feel lonely in Quonochontaug. Among 39 Rhode Island towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Quonochontaug. 14% of adults report frequent physical distress in Quonochontaug.
| Quonochontaug | Rhode Island towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 34% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 89% | 85% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 34% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Rhode Island
15 better10 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Quonochontaug | RI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.3% | 13.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.2% | 15.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 15% | 8.4% |
Westerly Hospital
6.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A home in Quonochontaug sells for about $3.93M at the median
Only 1 of the 39 Rhode Island towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Quonochontaug.
$3.93Mmedian sale price
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Quonochontaug
15pages on Quonochontaug
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Quonochontaug
About 0 of every 100 Quonochontaug residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Rhode Island.
Small town
610 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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About Quonochontaug
Census-designated place in Rhode Island, United States
Quonochontaug ( KWAHN-uh-kon-tog, also known as Quonnie) is a village in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. It is composed of three small beach communities, and is part of Charlestown.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 322 ft
Questions about Quonochontaug
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Quonochontaug, RI a good place to live?
Quonochontaug has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.