Fort Kent, ME
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
2,453
332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.0%
64% (US)
College-Educated
33.5%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$58,750
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$137,000
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$596
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$743
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.7%
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 | 3 | 1 | 42 |
| Nov | 3 | 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 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 59%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 1, ME State House District 1, MESchools
Fort Kent Community High School
<1 miles, S
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3.7
Valley Rivers Middle School
<1 miles, S
•
1.4
Fort Kent Elementary School
<1 miles, S
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2.8
Dr Levesque Elementary School
8 miles, E
•
4.1
Colleges
University of Maine at Fort Kent
<1 miles, W
•
1.9
Northern Maine Community College
46 miles, S
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1.4
University of Maine at Presque Isle
48 miles, S
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1.4
Washington County Community College
158 miles, S
•
1.4
Hospitals
Northern Maine Medical Center
<1 miles, N
•
5
Cary Medical Center
38 miles, SE
•
3.2
Ar Gould Hospital
49 miles, S
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2.3
Houlton Regional Hospital
85 miles, S
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4.1
Airports
Bangor International Airport
169 miles, SW
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1.4
Portland International Jetport
263 miles, SW
•
1.9
Burlington International Airport
292 miles, W
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1.4
Plattsburgh International Airport
295 miles, W
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