Westport Island Town, ME
Living in Westport Island Town
Bikeability2
Walkability11
Commute46
Public Transit3
Affordability70
Public Safety88
Airports31
Hospitals74
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
660Population-271 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
43%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years44%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office11%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$223kMedian Home Value-$10k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$636Median Monthly Rent+$14 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene58%
LP gas15%
Utility gas1%
Wood19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Westport Island Town
United States45
Maine15
Lincoln County15
Property Crime in Westport Island Town
United States48
Maine27
Lincoln County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 4 | 19 |
| Feb | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Mar | 32 | 4 | 15 |
| Apr | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westport Island Town
Inland Flooding26
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westport Island Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westport Island Town, ME
Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki
3 miles, N
The Deck House School
4 miles, NE
Center for Teaching & Learning
6 miles, NE
Wiscasset Christian Academy
6 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Westport Island Town, ME
Bowdoin College
13 miles, W
Bates College
29 miles, NW
Purdue University Global-Lewiston
29 miles, NW
University of Maine at Augusta
30 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westport Island Town, ME
Mid Coast Hospital
10 miles, W
Lincolnhealth
12 miles, NE
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
28 miles, NW
Central Maine Medical Center
29 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Westport Island Town, ME
Portland International Jetport
35 miles, SW
Bangor International Airport
76 miles, NE
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
80 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
110 miles, SW