Rhode Island ranks 28th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,272.65. The study is based on a total of 1,056,138 Rhode Islanders who received a reported $2,400,235,400 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Rhode Island varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Rhode Island. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Rhode Island.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Rhode Island?
City | Payments | Details |
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Central Falls |
$966.62 |
Central Falls ranks 3rd of 25 among cities in Rhode Island with the lowest social security payments. Central Falls residents received $18,747,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
Cranston |
$2,326.72 |
Cranston ranks 14th of 25 among cities in Rhode Island with the lowest social security payments. Cranston residents received $188,415,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
East Providence |
$2,518.41 |
East Providence ranks 15th of 25 among cities in Rhode Island with the lowest social security payments. East Providence residents received $119,435,600 in social security payments in the past year. |
Newport |
$2,178.60 |
Newport ranks 12th of 25 among cities in Rhode Island with the lowest social security payments. Newport residents received $53,909,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
Pawtucket |
$1,860.01 |
Pawtucket ranks 9th of 25 among cities in Rhode Island with the lowest social security payments. Pawtucket residents received $133,492,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Providence |
$1,110.89 |
Providence ranks 4th of 25 among cities in Rhode Island with the lowest social security payments. Providence residents received $199,414,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
Valley Falls |
$2,276.34 |
Valley Falls ranks 13th of 25 among cities in Rhode Island with the lowest social security payments. Valley Falls residents received $27,443,600 in social security payments in the past year. |
Warwick |
$2,912.99 |
Warwick ranks 21st of 25 among cities in Rhode Island with the lowest social security payments. Warwick residents received $236,586,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Westerly |
$3,063.16 |
Westerly ranks 22nd of 25 among cities in Rhode Island with the lowest social security payments. Westerly residents received $53,063,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
Woonsocket |
$1,902.87 |
Woonsocket ranks 10th of 25 among cities in Rhode Island with the lowest social security payments. Woonsocket residents received $78,984,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Rhode Island compare nationally? See which states receive the most social security payments.
We breakdown over 3,000 counties nationwide and rank states with the most and least social security payments given to residents.
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Rhode Island Poverty StatisticsHousehold Size | Poverty Level |
---|---|
1 | $12,140 |
2 | $16,460 |
3 | $20,780 |
4 | $25,100 |
5 | $29,420 |
6 | $33,740 |
Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Rhode Island in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.