Phippsburg Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
1,987 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$102,446 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$335,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$517 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$446 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sagadahoc County
1
Portland-South Portland Metro Area
2
Maine
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sagadahoc County
2
Portland-South Portland Metro Area
3
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 19 20
Feb 3 14 23
Mar 4 14 32
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 48
Nov 5 2 38
Dec 4 14 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ME State Senate District 24, ME State House District 49, ME
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Schools

Phippsburg Elementary School
5 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Georgetown Central School
5 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Harpswell Community School
8 miles, N • 2.3 star
Southport Central School
9 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Bowdoin College
13 miles, N • 4.1 star
Southern Maine Community College
21 miles, W • 1.9 star
Empire Beauty School-Maine
22 miles, W • 1 star
Maine College of Art
22 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mid Coast Hospital
12 miles, N • 3.2 star
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
23 miles, W • 4.1 star
Maine Medical Center
23 miles, W • 4.1 star
Lincolnhealth
25 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Portland International Jetport
25 miles, W • 1.9 star
Bangor International Airport
89 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
98 miles, W • 1.4 star
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