Piscataquis County, ME

Living in Piscataquis County

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 44
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 40
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Schools 1
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Residents

17k Population -719 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate41%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$6.9k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector62%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office19%
Service19%

Commute

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

Housing

$110k Median Home Value +$8.7k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$490 Median Monthly Rent +$82 (2010–19)
34% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas<1%
Wood22%

Crime

Violent Crime in Piscataquis County

United States45
Maine15

Property Crime in Piscataquis County

United States48
Maine27

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 12 3 23
Feb 15 2 20
Mar 25 3 19
Apr 39 4 6
May 51 4 0
Jun 61 4 0
Jul 66 4 0
Aug 64 4 0
Sep 56 4 0
Oct 44 4 1
Nov 33 4 7
Dec 20 3 20

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Piscataquis County

Inland Flooding54
Tornado6
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Piscataquis County, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Piscataquis County, ME

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Foxcroft Academy
51 miles, S
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Lee Academy
55 miles, SE
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Carleton Project
62 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Piscataquis County, ME

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University of Maine
73 miles, S
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Husson University
77 miles, S
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Unity College
91 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Piscataquis County, ME

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Airports

Airports near Piscataquis County, ME

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