Knox County, ME

Living in Knox County

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 46
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 59
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Schools 31
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Residents

40k Population -352 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector58%
Self-employed16%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$213k Median Home Value +$9.6k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$737 Median Monthly Rent +$133 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene64%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Knox County

United States45
Maine15

Property Crime in Knox County

United States48
Maine27

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump40%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 4 19
Feb 24 3 15
Mar 32 4 12
Apr 43 4 3
May 53 4 0
Jun 62 4 0
Jul 67 3 0
Aug 66 3 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 39 5 2
Dec 28 4 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Knox County

Inland Flooding24
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding21
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Knox County, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Knox County, ME

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Riley School
6 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Knox County, ME

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Maine Maritime Academy
27 miles, NE
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Unity College
41 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Knox County, ME

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Lincolnhealth
24 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Knox County, ME

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Manchester Airport
143 miles, SW