Winterport, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
1,043 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,708 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$237,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$566 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$556 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 19 18
Feb 3 17 21
Mar 4 15 30
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 5 3 37
Dec 4 16 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% 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%) (49%) 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 37, ME
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Schools

Samuel L Wagner Middle School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Leroy H Smith School
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Center Drive School
6 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Reach School
6 miles, S • 1 star
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Colleges

Beal College
10 miles, NE • 1 star
Husson University
13 miles, NE
Eastern Maine Community College
14 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Maine Maritime Academy
18 miles, S • 5 star
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Hospitals

Eastern Maine Medical Center
12 miles, NE • 2.3 star
St Joseph Hospital
12 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
11 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
100 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
175 miles, W • 1.4 star
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