Chisholm, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
1,115 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,524 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$538 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$647 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin 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

Franklin County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 20 14
Feb 2 17 18
Mar 3 16 28
Apr 4 5 40
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 0 45
Nov 4 4 35
Dec 4 17 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 19, ME State House District 76, ME
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Schools

Spruce Mountain High School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Spruce Mountain Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Spruce Mountain Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

University of Maine at Farmington
12 miles, NE • 1.9 star
University of Maine at Augusta
22 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Purdue University Global-Augusta
22 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Franklin Memorial Hospital
9 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Rumford Hospital
18 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Maine General Medical Center
22 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Stephens Memorial Hospital
26 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Portland International Jetport
59 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Bangor International Airport
70 miles, E • 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
124 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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