Town of Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island

The Town of Little Compton is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island. About 3,584 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 20.5 sq mi (53.2 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

ProvidenceCranstonWarwick
Town of Little Compton in Rhode Island
Town of Little Compton and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,584 ± 25
County
Newport County
School district
Little Compton School DistrictPre-K to 12 · elementary
Land area
20.5 sq mi (53.2 km²)
Type
TownIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$134,750 ± $36,326
Median home value
$783,400 ± $81,977
Water area
8.27 sq mi (21.4 km²)
State
Rhode Island
Census code (GEOID)
4400542400
Coordinates (central point)
41.502861, -71.165808

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Town of Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts6.9 mi northeast
  2. Town of Tiverton7.2 mi north
  3. Town of Portsmouth8.7 mi northwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Little Compton. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other towns in Newport County, largest first

  1. Town of Portsmouth17,644 people
  2. Town of Middletown16,832 people
  3. Town of Tiverton16,189 people
  4. Town of Jamestown5,534 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Newport County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Little Compton

Longest day
15 hours 12 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 10 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:10 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:22 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:14 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:22 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:08 AM4:39 PM9 h 31 min
Feb 156:40 AM5:18 PM10 h 38 min
Mar 156:56 AM6:51 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:05 AM7:24 PM13 h 19 min
May 155:25 AM7:56 PM14 h 31 min
Jun 155:10 AM8:20 PM15 h 10 min
Jul 155:23 AM8:17 PM14 h 54 min
Aug 155:53 AM7:44 PM13 h 51 min
Sep 156:24 AM6:54 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 156:56 AM6:03 PM11 h 7 min
Nov 156:33 AM4:24 PM9 h 51 min
Dec 157:03 AM4:15 PM9 h 12 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Newport County or the local office.

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