State House District 29, 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
7/10
home
Housing
10/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
4/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
3/10
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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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- 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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Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
- 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
9,348
332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.6 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0%
64% (US)
College-Educated
18.6%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$45,619
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$87,800
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$459
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$539
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.9%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
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
Maine
3
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 22 | 12 |
| Feb | 2 | 19 | 16 |
| Mar | 2 | 19 | 26 |
| Apr | 4 | 6 | 39 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 51 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 61 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 66 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 65 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 56 |
| Oct | 4 | 1 | 44 |
| Nov | 4 | 6 | 33 |
| Dec | 3 | 19 | 20 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 61%Schools
Katahdin Middle/High School
11 miles, E
Katahdin Elementary School
11 miles, E
Stearns Jr-Sr High School
15 miles, SW
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1.9
Granite Street School
16 miles, SW
•
2.8
Colleges
University of Maine at Presque Isle
63 miles, NE
•
1.4
Northern Maine Community College
64 miles, NE
•
1.4
University of Maine
68 miles, SW
•
2.3
Eastern Maine Community College
73 miles, SW
•
1.9
Hospitals
Millinocket Regional Hospital
16 miles, SW
•
4.1
Penobscot Valley Hospital
37 miles, S
•
4.1
Houlton Regional Hospital
43 miles, E
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4.1
Charles a Dean Memorial Hospital
55 miles, W
Airports
Bangor International Airport
75 miles, SW
•
1.4
Portland International Jetport
174 miles, SW
•
1.9
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
221 miles, SW
•
1
Burlington International Airport
240 miles, W
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1.4