Clinton, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,043 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,706 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$640 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$846 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kennebec County
2
Augusta-Waterville Urban Area
2
Maine
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kennebec County
4
Augusta-Waterville Urban Area
4
Maine
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 17
Feb 3 17 20
Mar 4 15 30
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 3 36
Dec 4 18 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Clinton Elementary School
<1 miles, W · 2.3star
Benton Elementary School
6 miles, W · 2.3star
Lawrence Jr High School
7 miles, W · 2.3star

Colleges

Unity College
8 miles, SE · 1.9star
Colby College
10 miles, W · 3.7star
Thomas College
12 miles, W · 1.9star

Hospitals

Northern Light Inland Hospital
11 miles, W · 4.1star
Sebasticook Valley Health
12 miles, NE · 3.2star
Maine General Medical Center
24 miles, SW · 4.1star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
34 miles, E · 1.4star
Portland International Jetport
80 miles, SW · 1.9star
Manchester Airport
153 miles, SW · 1.4star