Bingham Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
672 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,688 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$465 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$225 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset County
2
Maine
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset County
4
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 21 13
Feb 2 18 16
Mar 3 16 26
Apr 4 4 39
May 4 0 51
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 1 44
Nov 4 6 34
Dec 3 19 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 7%

Schools

Quimby Middle School
4 miles, NW 2.3 star
Solon Elementary School
5 miles, SW 3.2 star
Moscow Elementary
6 miles, NW 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Maine at Farmington
29 miles, SW 1.9 star
Kennebec Valley Community College
31 miles, S 1.4 star
Colby College
32 miles, S 3.7 star
Thomas College
35 miles, S 1.9 star

Hospitals

Sebasticook Valley Health
27 miles, SE 3.2 star
Mayo Regional Hospital
30 miles, E 4.1 star
Franklin Memorial Hospital
32 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
50 miles, SE 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
98 miles, SW 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
165 miles, SW 1.4 star