Caribou, ME

Living in Caribou

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 25
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Commute 91
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 6
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Schools 18
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Residents

7.7k Population -525 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$1.4k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector58%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office24%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$91k Median Home Value +$8.1k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$536 Median Monthly Rent +$65 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene70%
LP gas3%
Utility gas2%
Wood8%

Crime

Violent Crime in Caribou

United States45
Maine15
Aroostook County14

Property Crime in Caribou

United States48
Maine27
Aroostook County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 9 3 22
Feb 13 2 19
Mar 23 2 16
Apr 38 3 6
May 51 3 0
Jun 60 4 0
Jul 65 4 0
Aug 63 4 0
Sep 55 4 0
Oct 43 4 1
Nov 31 3 8
Dec 18 3 21

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Caribou

Inland Flooding36
Tornado8
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Caribou, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Caribou, ME

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Carleton Project
49 miles, S
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Lee Academy
103 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Caribou, ME

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University of Maine
138 miles, S
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Husson University
145 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Caribou, ME

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Cary Medical Center
5 miles, NW
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Ar Gould Hospital
12 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Caribou, ME

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