Kent County, Rhode Island
Behind on your mortgage or facing eviction? Take a 2-minute assessment to see your options.
Kent County, RI falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 46.7 — 1850th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Housing Cost Burden, where a large share of households spend more than 30% of income on housing. Within Rhode Island, it ranks 2nd of 5 counties. Among its 4 neighboring counties, 3 show less distress.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Kent County's primary driver is Housing Cost Burden at 77.9 — worse than roughly 78% of U.S. counties.
Scores are percentile-based: 50 = national median, higher = more distressed. The median line is shown on each bar.
Neighbors and Peers
How Kent County compares to its 4 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Kent County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County, RI | 46.7 | Normal | — |
| Providence County, RI | 58.4 | Elevated | +11.7 |
| Newport County, RI | 42.0 | Normal | -4.7 |
| Washington County, RI | 35.1 | Normal | -11.6 |
| Bristol County, RI | 33.1 | Healthy | -13.6 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Kent County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster County, NY | 46.8 | Normal | +0.0 |
| Cass County, MI | 46.6 | Normal | -0.1 |
| Marion County, WV | 46.8 | Normal | +0.1 |
| Henderson County, NC | 46.6 | Normal | -0.1 |
| Logan County, OK | 46.9 | Normal | +0.2 |
Download Data
Export all distress indicators for Kent County as a CSV file.
Find Help in Kent County
Find an Attorney
Rhode Island Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service offers a lawyer referral service for bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and consumer rights.
Free Legal Aid
Legal aid organizations serving Kent County residents at no cost.
American Default Research does not endorse, rate, or rank any provider. Verify attorney credentials with your state bar.