Thorndike Town, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
1,469 332.4M (US)
Median Age
18.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$196,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$620 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$671 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Waldo 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

Waldo County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 20 18
Feb 3 18 21
Mar 4 15 30
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 3 37
Dec 4 18 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 11, ME State House District 38, ME
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Schools

Mt View Elementary School
3 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Mt View Middle School
3 miles, SW • 1 star
Mt View High School
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Troy Central School
5 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Unity College
5 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Kennebec Valley Community College
18 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Colby College
21 miles, W • 3.7 star
Thomas College
22 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Sebasticook Valley Health
15 miles, N • 3.2 star
Waldo County General Hospital
17 miles, S • 4.1 star
Northern Light Inland Hospital
21 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
25 miles, E • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
84 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
159 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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