New Sweden Town, ME

Living in New Sweden Town

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 6
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Schools 39
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Residents

527 Population +14 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +16% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Caucasian93%
Multiracial3%
Native American5%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income -$11k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -8% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector50%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$111k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$254 Median Monthly Rent +$24 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene66%
LP gas1%
Wood14%

Crime

Violent Crime in New Sweden Town

United States45
Maine15
Aroostook County14

Property Crime in New Sweden Town

United States48
Maine27
Aroostook County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 8 3 22
Feb 11 2 19
Mar 22 2 16
Apr 37 3 6
May 50 3 0
Jun 60 4 0
Jul 65 4 0
Aug 63 4 0
Sep 54 4 0
Oct 42 4 1
Nov 31 4 8
Dec 17 3 21

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Sweden Town

Inland Flooding37
Tornado9
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near New Sweden Town, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near New Sweden Town, ME

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Carleton Project
60 miles, S
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Lee Academy
112 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near New Sweden Town, ME

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University of Maine
146 miles, S
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Husson University
152 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near New Sweden Town, ME

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Cary Medical Center
8 miles, SE
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Ar Gould Hospital
22 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near New Sweden Town, ME

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