Rhode Island has 5 counties tracked by the Boom Town Index, with an average score of 73/100.
The state shows above-average economic momentum, with strong signals across multiple growth indicators.
The top-performing county is Newport County (BTI 95), while Bristol County (BTI 40) trails the pack.
| Rank | County | BTI Score | Proj. Growth | GDP | Pop Growth | Income | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Newport County | 95 | +3.5% | +5.5% | -0.1% | +6.5% | 6.2x |
| 02 | Washington County | 95 | +3.4% | +3.7% | +0.2% | +8.2% | 7.4x |
| 03 | Providence County | 70 | +1.6% | +1.4% | +0.2% | +10.3% | 5.5x |
| 04 | Kent County | 65 | +1.4% | +0.8% | +0.5% | +7.3% | 5.3x |
| 05 | Bristol County | 40 | +0.4% | +7.0% | -0.0% | +11.3% | 10.8x |