Fort Kent, ME
Living in Fort Kent
Bikeability
53
Walkability
88
Commute
100
Public Transit
41
Affordability
95
Public Safety
90
Airports
13
Hospitals
84
Colleges
5
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
30
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.2k
Population
-680 (2010–19)
51 y
Median Age
+11 (2010–19)
30%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
56%
Family Households
+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
16 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector55%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Walked11%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$107k
Median Home Value
+$3.7k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
$636
Median Monthly Rent
+$223 (2010–19)
54%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene74%
LP gas1%
Utility gas3%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Kent
United States45
Maine15
Aroostook County14
Property Crime in Fort Kent
United States48
Maine27
Aroostook County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | 3 | 22 |
| Feb | 11 | 2 | 19 |
| Mar | 22 | 2 | 16 |
| Apr | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| May | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 3 | 8 |
| Dec | 17 | 3 | 21 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Kent
Inland Flooding35
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Kent, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Kent, ME
Opportunity Training Center
48 miles, SE
Carleton Project
85 miles, SE
Greater Houlton Christian Academy
86 miles, SE
Lee Academy
131 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Kent, ME
University of Maine at Fort Kent
0 miles, SW
University of Maine at Presque Isle
48 miles, SE
University of Maine
163 miles, S
Husson University
168 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Kent, ME
Northern Maine Medical Center
1 miles, N
Cary Medical Center
37 miles, SE
Ar Gould Hospital
49 miles, SE
Houlton Regional Hospital
85 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Fort Kent, ME
Bangor International Airport
169 miles, S
Portland International Jetport
263 miles, S
Burlington International Airport
292 miles, SW
Plattsburgh International Airport
295 miles, SW