Hancock County, ME
Living in Hancock County
Bikeability26
Walkability57
Commute61
Public Transit30
Affordability68
Public Safety98
Airports20
Hospitals81
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
55kPopulation+292 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector55%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$213kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$708Median Monthly Rent+$128 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene58%
LP gas17%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hancock County
United States45
Maine15
Property Crime in Hancock County
United States48
Maine27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 4 | 18 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hancock County
Inland Flooding30
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hancock County, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hancock County, ME
Graham Lake School
4 miles, NW
Kidspeace National Centers of New England
4 miles, NW
George Stevens Academy
15 miles, SW
Blue Hill Harbor School
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Hancock County, ME
College of the Atlantic
14 miles, SE
Maine Maritime Academy
25 miles, SW
University of Maine
27 miles, NW
Husson University
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hancock County, ME
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
3 miles, SW
Mount Desert Island Hospital
15 miles, SE
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SW
Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Hancock County, ME
Bangor International Airport
28 miles, NW
Portland International Jetport
115 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
160 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
190 miles, SW