Orono Town, ME

Living in Orono Town

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 91
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 52
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Schools 58
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Residents

11k Population +576 (2010–19)
22  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
61% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
43% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years64%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate14%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree35%

Households

Family household43%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone25%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$8.4k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
59% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector45%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office19%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked15%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$176k Median Home Value +$4.1k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$834 Median Monthly Rent +$127 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene45%
LP gas11%
Utility gas19%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Orono Town

United States45
Maine15
Bangor Metro Area8
Penobscot County8

Property Crime in Orono Town

United States48
Maine27
Bangor Metro Area34
Penobscot County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump31%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 3 19
Feb 20 3 16
Mar 30 4 13
Apr 42 4 4
May 54 4 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 68 3 0
Aug 67 3 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 47 4 0
Nov 36 4 4
Dec 24 4 16

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Orono Town

Inland Flooding31
Tornado4
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Orono Town, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Orono Town, ME

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Colleges

Colleges near Orono Town, ME

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University of Maine
4 miles, E
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Husson University
4 miles, SW
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Unity College
35 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Orono Town, ME

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St Joseph Hospital
5 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Orono Town, ME

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Manchester Airport
190 miles, SW