State House District 72, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
9,269 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,486 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$142,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$427 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$616 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.3% 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 3 21 13
Feb 2 18 16
Mar 3 15 26
Apr 4 5 39
May 4 0 51
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 0 44
Nov 4 5 33
Dec 3 18 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 5, ME
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Schools

Forest Hills Consolidated School
18 miles, W • 2.3 star
Greenville Consolidated School
25 miles, S • 2.8 star
Moscow Elementary
46 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Maine at Farmington
75 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Kennebec Valley Community College
81 miles, S • 1.4 star
Colby College
82 miles, S • 3.7 star
Unity College
84 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Regional Hospital
51 miles, S • 4.1 star
Millinocket Regional Hospital
59 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
84 miles, S • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
146 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Burlington International Airport
180 miles, W • 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
188 miles, W • 1 star
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