State House District 73, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
8,061 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,526 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$215,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$482 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$596 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
25.9% 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 3 22 12
Feb 2 19 15
Mar 3 17 24
Apr 3 6 38
May 3 0 50
Jun 4 0 60
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 4 0 63
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 4 1 43
Nov 4 6 32
Dec 3 21 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 9%

Schools

Stratton Elementary School
8 miles, E 3.2 star
Rangeley Lakes Regional School
12 miles, SW 3.2 star
Carrabassett Valley Academy
15 miles, SE 5 star
Mt Abram Regional High School
23 miles, S 3.7 star

Colleges

University of Maine at Farmington
39 miles, S 1.9 star
White Mountains Community College
52 miles, SW 1.9 star
Colby College
61 miles, SE 3.7 star
Kennebec Valley Community College
61 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Rumford Hospital
40 miles, S 4.1 star
Franklin Memorial Hospital
41 miles, S 4.1 star
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital
46 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
90 miles, SE 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
104 miles, S 1.9 star
Burlington International Airport
133 miles, W 1.4 star