State report · 2026
Rhode Island local business report 2026
Websites, Google reviews and ratings for the 5,141 Rhode Island local businesses listed in the Page One Partner directory, and how each trade compares.
- Listed in our directory
- 5,141
- Average Google rating
- 4.51
- rank 34 of 50 states
- No website
- 29.7%
- rank 24 of 50 states
- Fewer than 10 reviews
- 59.6%
- Median reviews
- 18
Key findings
- Rhode Island local businesses in our directory average 4.51 stars on Google (10+ reviews), ranking 34th of the 50 states we measured.
- 29.7% of Rhode Island local businesses list no website: the 24th highest share of 50 states.
- 59.6% have fewer than 10 Google reviews (18th highest); the median business with reviews has 18, and 66+ is top quarter.
- Of Rhode Island local business websites, 49.7% run Google Analytics.
- Least likely to have a website in Rhode Island: doctors and clinics (59.2% without), electricians (45.5% without) and general contractors (40.6% without).
- Best-rated trades in Rhode Island: roofing contractors (4.77), pet services (4.71) and general contractors (4.62).
Page One Partner Research · 5,141 Rhode Island businesses in our directory · Updated November 2026 · Methodology
Rhode Island businesses with no website, by trade
Share of listed businesses with no website; trades with at least 100 listed in the state.
- Doctors & Clinics59.2%
- Electricians45.5%
- General Contractors40.6%
- Roofing Contractors38%
- Plumbers32.4%
- Landscaping & Lawn Care30.8%
- HVAC Contractors30.7%
- Attorneys23%
- Auto Repair & Detailing22.1%
- Real Estate20.2%
Trades in Rhode Island
| Trade | Listed | Has a website | Avg rating | Median reviews | Top-quarter reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 563 | 79.8% | 4.47 | 11 | 35.8 |
| Attorneys | 447 | 77% | 4.59 | 11 | 44 |
| General Contractors | 372 | 59.4% | 4.62 | 7 | 20 |
| Doctors & Clinics | 363 | 40.8% | 4.02 | 13 | 44 |
| Electricians | 222 | 54.5% | 4.69 | 7 | 30.8 |
| Roofing Contractors | 216 | 62% | 4.77 | 22 | 75 |
| HVAC Contractors | 215 | 69.3% | 4.52 | 13.5 | 57.5 |
| Auto Repair & Detailing | 145 | 77.9% | 4.52 | 85.5 | 193.5 |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 120 | 69.2% | 4.58 | 10.5 | 36.8 |
| Plumbers | 111 | 67.6% | 4.55 | 35 | 95 |
| Pet Services | 98 | 69.4% | 4.71 | 52 | 142 |
| Cleaning Services | 97 | 83.5% | 4.72 | 11.5 | 37.8 |
| Concrete, Masonry & Paving | 88 | 86.4% | 4.47 | 12.5 | 31.5 |
| Salons & Beauty | 81 | 85.2% | 4.62 | 78 | 136.5 |
| Handyman Services | 81 | 28.4% | 4.67 | 6.5 | 17.8 |
| Flooring & Tile | 69 | 76.8% | 4.73 | 21.5 | 51.8 |
| Travel Agencies | 66 | 71.2% | 4.5 | 7 | 22.8 |
| Carpentry & Cabinets | 65 | 46.2% | 4.46 | 5 | 11 |
| Security Systems | 59 | 59.3% | 4.74 | 10 | 45 |
| Pressure Washing & Exterior Cleaning | 57 | 75.4% | 4.82 | 20 | 66.5 |
| Limo Service | 56 | 55.4% | 4.54 | 43.5 | 80.3 |
| Fence Contractors | 52 | 75% | 4.48 | 37 | 74.3 |
| Painters | 52 | 57.7% | 4.76 | 32 | 70 |
| Towing Services | 51 | 35.3% | 4.19 | 35.5 | 61.8 |
| Pool Contractors | 47 | 72.3% | 4.48 | 52.5 | 150.3 |
| Solar Installation | 44 | 79.5% | 4.88 | 18.5 | 84.5 |
| Appraiser | 37 | 78.4% | — | 2 | 4.5 |
| Welding & Metal Fabrication | 36 | 72.2% | 4.89 | 6 | 14 |
| Siding & Gutters | 34 | 70.6% | 4.59 | 22.5 | 67.3 |
| Podiatrists | 34 | 41.2% | 4.66 | 59 | 195.5 |
| Locksmiths | 29 | 62.1% | 4.76 | 91 | 221 |
| Windows, Doors & Garage Doors | 28 | 89.3% | 4.67 | 19 | 76.5 |
| Drywall & Insulation | 27 | 74.1% | 4.88 | 6 | 14 |
| Interior Design & Architecture | 26 | 100% | 4.89 | 3 | 13.5 |
| Home Inspectors | 26 | 96.2% | 4.81 | 73 | 178.5 |
| Appliance Repair | 26 | 80.8% | 4.33 | 27 | 61 |
| Waste Management | 26 | 100% | 4.3 | 13 | 24.8 |
| Auto Glass | 26 | 57.7% | 4.65 | 28 | 138.5 |
| Remodeling Contractors | 25 | 88% | 4.29 | 24 | 83 |
| Restaurants | 25 | 92% | 4.41 | 674.5 | 1114.5 |
Largest cities in Rhode Island
| City | Listed | Has a website | Avg rating | Median reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 2,176 | 65.8% | 4.45 | 15 |
Answers
Questions about Rhode Island businesses
What percentage of Rhode Island businesses have a website?
70.3% of the 5,141 Rhode Island local businesses in our directory list a website on their Google Business Profile (Page One Partner Research, November 2026).
What is the average Google rating for Rhode Island businesses?
4.51 stars among the local businesses in our directory with 10 or more reviews, 34th of 50 states (Page One Partner Research, November 2026).
How many Google reviews do Rhode Island businesses have?
The median is 18 among businesses with reviews; 66+ is top quarter. 59.6% have fewer than 10 (Page One Partner Research, November 2026).
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