Danforth Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
739 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,031 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$384 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$348 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington 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

Washington County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 22 14
Feb 3 19 18
Mar 3 19 27
Apr 4 6 41
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 1 45
Nov 5 6 35
Dec 4 19 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 6, ME State House District 8, ME
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Schools

East Grand School
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
East Range II CSD School
16 miles, S • 3.2 star
Kingman Elementary School
18 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Washington County Community College
43 miles, S • 1.4 star
University of Maine
65 miles, SW • 2.3 star
University of Maine at Machias
66 miles, S • 1.4 star
Eastern Maine Community College
71 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Houlton Regional Hospital
34 miles, N • 4.1 star
Penobscot Valley Hospital
38 miles, W • 4.1 star
Calais Regional Hospital
42 miles, S • 3.2 star
Millinocket Regional Hospital
43 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
75 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
184 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
258 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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