Bethel Town, ME

Living in Bethel Town

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 71
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 42
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Schools 48
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Residents

2.7k Population +85 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate36%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office19%
Service28%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Walked8%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$205k Median Home Value -$2.1k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$431 Median Monthly Rent +$173 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene48%
LP gas7%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas3%
Wood32%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bethel Town

United States45
Maine15
Oxford County12

Property Crime in Bethel Town

United States48
Maine27
Oxford County39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 3 19
Feb 18 3 16
Mar 27 3 14
Apr 41 4 5
May 52 4 0
Jun 61 4 0
Jul 66 4 0
Aug 64 4 0
Sep 56 4 0
Oct 45 5 0
Nov 34 5 5
Dec 22 4 18

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bethel Town

Inland Flooding54
Tornado6
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bethel Town, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bethel Town, ME

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Gould Academy
3 miles, SW
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The Eddy
4 miles, NW
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Holy Savior School
12 miles, NE
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Hezion Academy
15 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Bethel Town, ME

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Bates College
36 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bethel Town, ME

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Rumford Hospital
12 miles, NE
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Bridgton Hospital
28 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Bethel Town, ME

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Manchester Airport
110 miles, S