Madawaska, 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
9/10
home
Housing
9/10
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
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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
2,960
332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.0 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.0%
64% (US)
College-Educated
21.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$42,708
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$157,400
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$546
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$530
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.4%
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 | 21 | 8 |
| Feb | 2 | 19 | 10 |
| Mar | 2 | 16 | 21 |
| Apr | 3 | 6 | 37 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 50 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 59 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 65 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 63 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 53 |
| Oct | 3 | 1 | 42 |
| Nov | 3 | 8 | 29 |
| 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%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 58%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 1, ME State House District 2, MESchools
Madawaska Elementary School
<1 miles, W
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2.3
Madawaska Middle/High School
<1 miles, NE
•
2.8
St John Valley Technology Center
6 miles, SW
Dr Levesque Elementary School
6 miles, W
•
4.1
Colleges
University of Maine at Fort Kent
14 miles, W
•
1.9
Northern Maine Community College
47 miles, S
•
1.4
University of Maine at Presque Isle
49 miles, S
•
1.4
Washington County Community College
159 miles, S
•
1.4
Hospitals
Northern Maine Medical Center
13 miles, W
•
5
Cary Medical Center
36 miles, S
•
3.2
Ar Gould Hospital
49 miles, S
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2.3
Houlton Regional Hospital
87 miles, S
•
4.1
Airports
Bangor International Airport
177 miles, SW
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1.4
Portland International Jetport
273 miles, SW
•
1.9
Burlington International Airport
305 miles, W
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1.4
Plattsburgh International Airport
309 miles, W
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