Brooks Town, ME
Living in Brooks Town
Bikeability
19
Walkability
56
Commute
42
Public Transit
21
Affordability
93
Public Safety
96
Airports
22
Hospitals
80
Colleges
55
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
985
Population
-179 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
-8% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate41%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$37k
Median Household Income
+$462 (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K43%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$131k
Median Home Value
-$6.4k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$775
Median Monthly Rent
+$272 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene51%
LP gas12%
Wood27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brooks Town
United States45
Maine15
Waldo County6
Property Crime in Brooks Town
United States48
Maine27
Waldo County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 3 | 19 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 18 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 15 |
| Apr | 43 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 5 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brooks Town
Inland Flooding25
Tornado3
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brooks Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brooks Town, ME
Ironwood (Ntlp)
7 miles, SW
Reach School
16 miles, E
Bucksport Christian School
16 miles, E
South Liberty Baptist Academy
19 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Brooks Town, ME
Unity College
11 miles, NW
Maine Maritime Academy
19 miles, SE
Husson University
26 miles, NE
Colby College
27 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brooks Town, ME
Waldo County General Hospital
11 miles, SE
Sebasticook Valley Health
21 miles, NW
St Joseph Hospital
26 miles, NE
Eastern Maine Medical Center
26 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Brooks Town, ME
Bangor International Airport
24 miles, NE
Portland International Jetport
85 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
132 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
160 miles, SW