Springfield Town, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
306 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$344 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$665 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 22 14
Feb 3 20 17
Mar 3 19 27
Apr 4 6 40
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 1 45
Nov 5 5 34
Dec 4 18 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 8, ME State House District 8, ME
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Schools

Mt Jefferson Jr High School
6 miles, W • 1.9 star
Lee Academy
6 miles, W • 4.1 star
Lee/Winn School
7 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Maine
42 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Washington County Community College
48 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Eastern Maine Community College
48 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Husson University
50 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Penobscot Valley Hospital
17 miles, W • 4.1 star
Millinocket Regional Hospital
32 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Calais Regional Hospital
46 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
52 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
160 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
235 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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