Penobscot Town, ME
Living in Penobscot Town
Bikeability
7
Walkability
27
Commute
49
Public Transit
8
Affordability
59
Public Safety
98
Airports
21
Hospitals
82
Colleges
57
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.2k
Population
-152 (2010–19)
52 y
Median Age
-13 (2010–19)
37%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
54%
Family Households
-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian6%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate33%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$3.1k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector50%
Self-employed29%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$207k
Median Home Value
+$25k (2010–19)
21%
Built 2000 or Later
$763
Median Monthly Rent
+$248 (2010–19)
52%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene51%
LP gas8%
Wood30%
Crime
Violent Crime in Penobscot Town
United States45
Maine15
Hancock County3
Property Crime in Penobscot Town
United States48
Maine27
Hancock County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 4 | 18 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 43 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 5 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Penobscot Town
Inland Flooding23
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Penobscot Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Penobscot Town, ME
George Stevens Academy
7 miles, SE
Bucksport Christian School
8 miles, NW
Blue Hill Harbor School
8 miles, SE
Reach School
8 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Penobscot Town, ME
Maine Maritime Academy
8 miles, SW
Husson University
24 miles, N
College of the Atlantic
25 miles, E
University of Maine
29 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Penobscot Town, ME
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SE
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
15 miles, E
Waldo County General Hospital
15 miles, W
Eastern Maine Medical Center
23 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Penobscot Town, ME
Bangor International Airport
23 miles, N
Portland International Jetport
98 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
143 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
173 miles, SW