Bucksport Town, ME

Living in Bucksport Town

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 50
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 55
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Schools 24
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Residents

4.9k Population -57 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income -$4.2k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office27%
Service31%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$161k Median Home Value +$31k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$272 Median Monthly Rent -$206 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K15%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene58%
LP gas12%
Utility gas1%
Wood18%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bucksport Town

United States45
Maine15
Hancock County3

Property Crime in Bucksport Town

United States48
Maine27
Hancock County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 3 18
Feb 22 3 17
Mar 31 4 14
Apr 42 4 4
May 53 4 0
Jun 62 4 0
Jul 67 3 0
Aug 66 3 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 4 0
Nov 38 5 2
Dec 26 4 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bucksport Town

Inland Flooding35
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding4
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bucksport Town, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Bucksport Town, ME

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Reach School
5 miles, S
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Stillwater Academy
10 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Bucksport Town, ME

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Husson University
13 miles, N
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University of Maine
18 miles, N
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Unity College
28 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bucksport Town, ME

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St Joseph Hospital
12 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Bucksport Town, ME

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Manchester Airport
178 miles, SW