Hiram Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
1,757 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$212,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$514 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,051 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oxford 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

Oxford County
4
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 20 18
Feb 3 15 21
Mar 4 15 30
Apr 4 4 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 5 0 46
Nov 5 3 36
Dec 4 15 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 22, ME State House District 82, ME
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Schools

Sacopee Valley Elementary School
3 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Sacopee Valley High Sch
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Sacopee Valley Middle School
3 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
17 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook
27 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bridgton Hospital
15 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital, The
21 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Huggins Hospital
26 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Portland International Jetport
30 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
70 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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