Washington County, ME
Living in Washington County
Bikeability21
Walkability47
Commute77
Public Transit20
Affordability92
Public Safety91
Airports17
Hospitals77
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation-1.7k (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American5%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector53%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$462Median Monthly Rent+$89 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene63%
LP gas14%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Washington County
United States45
Maine15
Property Crime in Washington County
United States48
Maine27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 4 | 20 |
| Feb | 21 | 3 | 15 |
| Mar | 30 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Dec | 25 | 4 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washington County
Inland Flooding32
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington County, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington County, ME
Washington Academy
19 miles, SE
Lee Academy
43 miles, NW
Graham Lake School
48 miles, SW
Kidspeace National Centers of New England
48 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Washington County, ME
University of Maine at Machias
19 miles, SE
College of the Atlantic
50 miles, SW
University of Maine
52 miles, W
Husson University
59 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington County, ME
Down East Community Hospital
19 miles, S
Calais Regional Hospital
22 miles, NE
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
49 miles, SW
Mount Desert Island Hospital
50 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Washington County, ME
Bangor International Airport
61 miles, W
Portland International Jetport
162 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
206 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
237 miles, SW