Town of North Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island

The Town of North Smithfield is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island. About 12,708 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 23.9 sq mi (61.9 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Town of North Smithfield in Rhode Island
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
12,708 ± 33
County
Providence County
School district
North Smithfield School District
Land area
23.9 sq mi (61.9 km²)
Type
TownIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$108,866 ± $12,302
Median home value
$457,200 ± $21,065
Water area
0.96 sq mi (2.5 km²)
State
Rhode Island
Census code (GEOID)
4400752480
Coordinates (central point)
41.975186, -71.544069

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. Woonsocket (city)2.9 mi northeast
  2. Town of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts4.5 mi north
  3. Town of Millville, Worcester County, Massachusetts4.6 mi northwest
  4. Town of Smithfield5.2 mi south
  5. Town of Lincoln6.4 mi southeast
  6. Town of Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts7.8 mi northwest
  7. Town of Burrillville7.9 mi west

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

Other towns in Providence County, largest first

  1. Town of Cumberland36,820 people
  2. Town of North Providence34,293 people
  3. Town of Johnston29,835 people
  4. Town of Lincoln22,864 people
  5. Town of Smithfield22,233 people
  6. Town of Burrillville16,427 people
  7. Town of Scituate10,517 people
  8. Town of Glocester10,221 people
  9. Town of Foster4,523 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in the Town of North Smithfield

Longest day
15 hours 15 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 7 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:10 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:24 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:14 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:25 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 157:11 AM4:39 PM9 h 28 min
Feb 156:42 AM5:18 PM10 h 36 min
Mar 156:58 AM6:52 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:06 AM7:27 PM13 h 21 min
May 155:25 AM7:59 PM14 h 34 min
Jun 155:10 AM8:23 PM15 h 13 min
Jul 155:23 AM8:20 PM14 h 57 min
Aug 155:53 AM7:46 PM13 h 53 min
Sep 156:26 AM6:56 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 156:58 AM6:04 PM11 h 6 min
Nov 156:35 AM4:25 PM9 h 50 min
Dec 157:06 AM4:15 PM9 h 9 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.

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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 Providence County or the local office.

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