Mapleton, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
582 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,900 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$558 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$256 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 23 10
Feb 2 19 14
Mar 3 17 24
Apr 3 6 38
May 3 0 51
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 4 1 43
Nov 4 8 32
Dec 3 20 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 7%

Schools

Mapleton Elementary School
<1 miles, E 4.1 star
Presque Isle Middle School
6 miles, E 1.9 star
Presque Isle High School
7 miles, E 3.2 star

Colleges

Northern Maine Community College
6 miles, E 1.4 star
University of Maine at Presque Isle
6 miles, SE 1.4 star
University of Maine at Fort Kent
44 miles, N 1.9 star
Washington County Community College
113 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Ar Gould Hospital
7 miles, SE 2.3 star
Cary Medical Center
15 miles, NE 3.2 star
Houlton Regional Hospital
41 miles, S 4.1 star
Northern Maine Medical Center
45 miles, N 5 star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
134 miles, SW 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
234 miles, SW 1.9 star
Burlington International Airport
286 miles, W 1.4 star