Swans Island Town, ME
Living in Swans Island Town
Bikeability43
Walkability72
Commute100
Public Transit49
Affordability64
Public Safety98
Airports23
Hospitals84
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
449Population+6 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+20% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate31%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector36%
Self-employed45%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance47%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office21%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van69%
Public transportation2%
Walked7%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$265kMedian Home Value+$80k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$475Median Monthly Rent+$144 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene70%
LP gas8%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Swans Island Town
United States45
Maine15
Hancock County3
Property Crime in Swans Island Town
United States48
Maine27
Hancock County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 4 | 18 |
| Feb | 23 | 3 | 15 |
| Mar | 32 | 5 | 12 |
| Apr | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 27 | 5 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Swans Island Town
Inland Flooding20
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Swans Island Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Swans Island Town, ME
The Bay School
20 miles, N
Blue Hill Harbor School
21 miles, N
George Stevens Academy
21 miles, N
Children's House Montessori School
32 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Swans Island Town, ME
College of the Atlantic
21 miles, NE
Maine Maritime Academy
26 miles, NW
Husson University
51 miles, N
University of Maine
55 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Swans Island Town, ME
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
21 miles, N
Mount Desert Island Hospital
21 miles, NE
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
29 miles, N
Penobscot Bay Medical Center
32 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Swans Island Town, ME
Bangor International Airport
51 miles, N
Portland International Jetport
99 miles, W
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
140 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
171 miles, SW