South Thomaston 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 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
1,429 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,010 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$311,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$768 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$833 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
1
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

Knox County
3
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 19 20
Feb 2 14 23
Mar 4 12 32
Apr 4 2 43
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 2 38
Dec 4 13 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ME State Senate District 12, ME State House District 43, ME
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Schools

Owls Head Central School
3 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Maine Maritime Academy
29 miles, NE • 5 star
Purdue University Global-Augusta
39 miles, NW • 1.4 star
University of Maine at Augusta
39 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Penobscot Bay Medical Center
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Lincolnhealth
20 miles, W • 4.1 star
Waldo County General Hospital
27 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
55 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
65 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
138 miles, W • 1.4 star
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