Mars Hill, ME
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
10/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
4/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
934
332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.1 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8%
64% (US)
College-Educated
13.2%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$46,667
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$126,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$409
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$391
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.0%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Aroostook County
2
Maine
2
United States
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Aroostook County
2
Maine
3
United States
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (48%) (48%) ConservativeClimate
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 | 22 | 10 |
| Feb | 2 | 19 | 14 |
| Mar | 3 | 17 | 25 |
| Apr | 3 | 6 | 39 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 52 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 61 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 66 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 64 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 55 |
| Oct | 4 | 1 | 43 |
| Nov | 4 | 8 | 32 |
| Dec | 3 | 19 | 19 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
Fort Street School
<1 miles, NE
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Central Aroostook Jr-Sr HS
<1 miles, SE
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Easton Elementary School
8 miles, N
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Easton Junior-Senior High Sch
9 miles, N
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Colleges
University of Maine at Presque Isle
13 miles, N
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Northern Maine Community College
14 miles, N
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University of Maine at Fort Kent
61 miles, N
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Washington County Community College
98 miles, S
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Hospitals
Ar Gould Hospital
12 miles, N
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Cary Medical Center
26 miles, N
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Houlton Regional Hospital
27 miles, S
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Northern Maine Medical Center
62 miles, N
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Airports
Bangor International Airport
127 miles, SW
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Portland International Jetport
231 miles, SW
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Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
278 miles, SW
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Burlington International Airport
292 miles, W
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