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Cranston offers a mix of suburban comfort and urban accessibility. The city boasts a strong sense of community, with residents actively involved in local events and initiatives. It's a place where families thrive and businesses grow.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · CRANSTON
Cranston, Providence County

City Snapshot

Population

82,934

County

Providence County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$83,123

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Kent County Hospital

Rhode Island Hospital

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Community Leaders

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Kenneth Hopkins

Mayor of Cranston

S
Sheldon Whitehouse

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

J
John Reed

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Daniel McKee
Daniel McKee

Governor

Democratic Party