Portage Lake Town, ME
Living in Portage Lake Town
Bikeability6
Walkability22
Commute19
Public Transit6
Affordability78
Public Safety83
Airports13
Hospitals61
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
376Population+98 (2010–19)
61 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years9%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years51%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate39%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office17%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$126kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$705Median Monthly Rent+$385 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene69%
LP gas7%
Utility gas1%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portage Lake Town
United States45
Maine15
Aroostook County14
Property Crime in Portage Lake Town
United States48
Maine27
Aroostook County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | 3 | 22 |
| Feb | 13 | 2 | 19 |
| Mar | 23 | 2 | 16 |
| Apr | 38 | 3 | 6 |
| May | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Dec | 18 | 3 | 21 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portage Lake Town
Inland Flooding52
Tornado10
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portage Lake Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portage Lake Town, ME
Opportunity Training Center
24 miles, E
Carleton Project
55 miles, SE
Greater Houlton Christian Academy
55 miles, SE
Lee Academy
99 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Portage Lake Town, ME
University of Maine at Presque Isle
24 miles, E
University of Maine at Fort Kent
32 miles, N
University of Maine
131 miles, S
Husson University
136 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portage Lake Town, ME
Cary Medical Center
24 miles, E
Ar Gould Hospital
25 miles, E
Northern Maine Medical Center
33 miles, N
Houlton Regional Hospital
55 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Portage Lake Town, ME
Bangor International Airport
138 miles, S
Portland International Jetport
234 miles, SW
Burlington International Airport
276 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
280 miles, SW