Somerset County, ME
Living in Somerset County
Bikeability9
Walkability31
Commute50
Public Transit10
Affordability90
Public Safety86
Airports15
Hospitals81
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
51kPopulation-1.7k (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$6.2k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$604Median Monthly Rent+$134 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene62%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood20%
Crime
Violent Crime in Somerset County
United States45
Maine15
Property Crime in Somerset County
United States48
Maine27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 3 | 22 |
| Feb | 16 | 3 | 21 |
| Mar | 25 | 3 | 19 |
| Apr | 39 | 3 | 7 |
| May | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 4 | 6 |
| Dec | 20 | 3 | 21 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Somerset County
Inland Flooding53
Tornado6
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Somerset County, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Somerset County, ME
Carrabassett Valley Academy
34 miles, SW
Foxcroft Academy
41 miles, SE
Spurwink School-Cornville
45 miles, S
Hartland Christian School
50 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Somerset County, ME
University of Maine at Farmington
59 miles, S
Colby College
66 miles, S
Thomas College
69 miles, S
Unity College
69 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Somerset County, ME
Charles a Dean Memorial Hospital
17 miles, E
Mayo Regional Hospital
41 miles, SE
Redington Fairview General Hospital
53 miles, S
Sebasticook Valley Health
57 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Somerset County, ME
Bangor International Airport
73 miles, SE
Portland International Jetport
130 miles, S
Burlington International Airport
172 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
173 miles, S