Franklin County, ME

Living in Franklin County

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 62
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Commute 51
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 47
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Schools 38
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Residents

30k Population -675 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated
61% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector62%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$140k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$528 Median Monthly Rent +$54 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene57%
LP gas9%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas1%
Wood25%

Crime

Violent Crime in Franklin County

United States45
Maine15

Property Crime in Franklin County

United States48
Maine27

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 11 3 24
Feb 14 3 20
Mar 24 3 18
Apr 38 4 7
May 50 4 0
Jun 60 5 0
Jul 65 4 0
Aug 63 4 0
Sep 55 4 0
Oct 43 4 1
Nov 32 4 8
Dec 19 4 23

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin County

Inland Flooding57
Tornado6
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Franklin County, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Franklin County, ME

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Holy Savior School
30 miles, S
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Webb River Sda School
30 miles, S
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Hezion Academy
33 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Franklin County, ME

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Colby College
47 miles, SE
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Thomas College
48 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin County, ME

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Rumford Hospital
30 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Franklin County, ME

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