Howland Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,320 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
44 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$628 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Penobscot County
1
Bangor Metro Area
1
Maine
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Penobscot County
3
Bangor Metro Area
3
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 23 13
Feb 3 21 17
Mar 4 19 27
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 45
Nov 5 6 35
Dec 4 20 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 6%

Schools

Penobscot Valley High School
3 miles, SE 2.8 star
Hichborn Middle School
3 miles, SE 1.9 star
Enfield Station Elementary School
6 miles, SE 1.4 star
Helen S Dunn Elementary School
11 miles, S 1.9 star

Colleges

University of Maine
26 miles, S 2.3 star
Eastern Maine Community College
30 miles, SW 1.9 star
Husson University
30 miles, SW
Beal College
33 miles, SW 1 star

Hospitals

Penobscot Valley Hospital
11 miles, E 4.1 star
Mayo Regional Hospital
26 miles, W 4.1 star
Millinocket Regional Hospital
27 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
32 miles, SW 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
137 miles, SW 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
210 miles, SW 1.4 star