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Environment in Rhode Island

Environment data across 70 ZIP codes in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Snapshot

36

Avg AQI in Rhode Island

330

EV Stations in Rhode Island

51.4°F

Avg Annual Temperature

Last updated May 4, 2026.

How Rhode Island compares

Rhode Island

36

National Average

43

Rhode Island's avg median aqi is 15.1% lower than the national average.

These are the 10 ZIP codes with the best air quality in Rhode Island, ranked by lowest median Air Quality Index from EPA AirData. Click any ZIP code for the full local snapshot.

Best Air Quality ZIP Codes in Rhode Island

#ZIP CodeCityMedian AQI
10281631
20281731
302818Warwick31
402827Greene31
502886Warwick31
602888Warwick31
702889Warwick31
80289331
902804Ashaway35
100280735

FAQ

How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Rhode Island?

Mubboo tracks 70 ZIP codes in Rhode Island via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.

How does Rhode Island's average median air quality index compare nationally?

Rhode Island's average median air quality index is lower the national average. See the "How Rhode Island compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.

How fresh is this data?

Mubboo refreshes each data source on its native cadence — HUD Fair Market Rents annually (October), Tax Foundation tables annually, and federal datasets per their published schedules. Each page caches for 24 hours via ISR. See our methodology page for details.

Data sources: EPA Air Quality System (AQS), NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate Normals, U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center. Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →

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By Mubboo Editorial Team

Last reviewed May 4, 2026


Data sources

State-level aggregates for Rhode Island. Individual ZIP-code values may differ — use the ZIP search above for granular data.

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