Hancock County, ME

Living in Hancock County

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 57
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 51
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Schools 46
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Residents

55k Population +292 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$9.6k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector55%
Self-employed15%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$213k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$708 Median Monthly Rent +$128 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene58%
LP gas17%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood15%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hancock County

United States45
Maine15

Property Crime in Hancock County

United States48
Maine27

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 4 18
Feb 22 3 16
Mar 31 4 14
Apr 42 4 3
May 53 4 0
Jun 62 4 0
Jul 68 3 0
Aug 67 3 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 48 4 0
Nov 38 5 2
Dec 26 4 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hancock County

Inland Flooding30
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hancock County, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hancock County, ME

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Graham Lake School
4 miles, NW
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George Stevens Academy
15 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Hancock County, ME

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Maine Maritime Academy
25 miles, SW
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University of Maine
27 miles, NW
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Husson University
28 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Hancock County, ME

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Airports

Airports near Hancock County, ME

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Manchester Airport
190 miles, SW