Dover-Foxcroft 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 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
4,480 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,946 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$141,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$583 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$664 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.0% 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 3 22 13
Feb 3 20 17
Mar 3 18 26
Apr 4 6 40
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 5 1 44
Nov 5 5 34
Dec 4 21 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 50% 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 55%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Se Do Mo Cha Middle School
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Foxcroft Academy
3 miles, NW • 5 star
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Colleges

University of Maine
32 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Eastern Maine Community College
33 miles, S • 1.9 star
Beal College
34 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Regional Hospital
2 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Sebasticook Valley Health
28 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
31 miles, S • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
119 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
191 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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