Brownville Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,001 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,385 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$86,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$508 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$482 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Piscataquis County
1
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

Piscataquis County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 22 14
Feb 2 20 17
Mar 2 18 27
Apr 4 5 40
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 5 1 45
Nov 4 5 34
Dec 4 20 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 4, ME State House District 31, ME
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Schools

Brownville Elementary School
3 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Penquis Valley Middle/High School
7 miles, S • 1.4 star
Se Do Mo Cha Middle School
15 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

University of Maine
36 miles, S • 2.3 star
Eastern Maine Community College
39 miles, S • 1.9 star
Beal College
41 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Regional Hospital
16 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Penobscot Valley Hospital
24 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Millinocket Regional Hospital
25 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
39 miles, S • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
134 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
206 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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