Knox County, ME
Living in Knox County
Bikeability29
Walkability46
Commute88
Public Transit20
Affordability66
Public Safety95
Airports27
Hospitals78
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
40kPopulation-352 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector58%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$213kMedian Home Value+$9.6k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$737Median Monthly Rent+$133 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene64%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Knox County
United States45
Maine15
Property Crime in Knox County
United States48
Maine27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 4 | 19 |
| Feb | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Mar | 32 | 4 | 12 |
| Apr | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Knox County
Inland Flooding24
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding21
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Knox County, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Knox County, ME
Pen Bay Christian School
6 miles, NW
Riley School
6 miles, NW
Ashwood Waldorf School
11 miles, N
Children's House Montessori School
12 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Knox County, ME
Maine Maritime Academy
27 miles, NE
Unity College
41 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Augusta
43 miles, NW
University of Maine at Augusta
43 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Knox County, ME
Penobscot Bay Medical Center
7 miles, N
Lincolnhealth
24 miles, W
Waldo County General Hospital
26 miles, N
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
34 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Knox County, ME
Bangor International Airport
54 miles, N
Portland International Jetport
69 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
111 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
143 miles, SW