Somerset County, ME

Living in Somerset County

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 31
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 47
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Schools 20
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Residents

51k Population -1.7k (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$7.6k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$116k Median Home Value +$6.2k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$604 Median Monthly Rent +$134 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene62%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood20%

Crime

Violent Crime in Somerset County

United States45
Maine15

Property Crime in Somerset County

United States48
Maine27

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 12 3 22
Feb 16 3 21
Mar 25 3 19
Apr 39 3 7
May 51 3 0
Jun 61 4 0
Jul 66 4 0
Aug 65 4 0
Sep 56 4 0
Oct 44 4 1
Nov 33 4 6
Dec 20 3 21

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Somerset County

Inland Flooding53
Tornado6
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Somerset County, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Somerset County, ME

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Foxcroft Academy
41 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Somerset County, ME

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Colby College
66 miles, S
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Thomas College
69 miles, S
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Unity College
69 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Somerset County, ME

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Mayo Regional Hospital
41 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Somerset County, ME

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