Yes, Block Island (part of Rhode Island) has a dedicated year-round population of approximately 1,000 residents. While the island’s population swells to over 15,000–20,000 during the peak summer months, the permanent community is a tight-knit group of families, business owners, and retirees who navigate the challenges of island life in the off-season. Living there full-time requires significant resilience, as many shops and restaurants close for the winter, and the only connection to the mainland is the ferry service, which can be interrupted by severe Atlantic weather. The island has its own K-12 school, which often has graduating classes of fewer than ten students. Year-rounders often describe the winter as a time of incredible peace and natural beauty, though it requires careful planning for groceries and medical needs, as the local "Block Island Medical Center" handles primary care, but serious emergencies require a helicopter or ferry transport to the mainland.