Eagle Lake, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
378 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,806 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$646 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$608 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
28.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Aroostook 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

Aroostook County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 22 8
Feb 2 19 11
Mar 2 16 22
Apr 3 6 37
May 3 0 50
Jun 4 0 60
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 4 0 63
Sep 4 0 54
Oct 4 1 42
Nov 4 8 30
Dec 3 21 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 6%

Schools

Fort Kent Community High School
15 miles, NE 3.7 star
Valley Rivers Middle School
15 miles, NE 1.4 star
Fort Kent Elementary School
15 miles, NE 2.8 star

Colleges

University of Maine at Fort Kent
15 miles, N 1.9 star
Northern Maine Community College
35 miles, SE 1.4 star
University of Maine at Presque Isle
37 miles, SE 1.4 star
Washington County Community College
144 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Northern Maine Medical Center
16 miles, N 5 star
Cary Medical Center
29 miles, SE 3.2 star
Ar Gould Hospital
37 miles, SE 2.3 star
Houlton Regional Hospital
72 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
154 miles, SW 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
249 miles, SW 1.9 star
Burlington International Airport
282 miles, W 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
287 miles, W 1 star