Prospect Town, ME
Living in Prospect Town
Bikeability
2
Walkability
7
Commute
22
Public Transit
2
Affordability
80
Public Safety
95
Airports
21
Hospitals
81
Colleges
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
739
Population
-143 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
+9 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
-24% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate53%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$53k
Median Household Income
+$6.6k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
35 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector58%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office25%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$148k
Median Home Value
+$2.8k (2010–19)
26%
Built 2000 or Later
$611
Median Monthly Rent
+$70 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
-17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 1969<1%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene66%
LP gas11%
Solar energy1%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prospect Town
United States45
Maine15
Waldo County6
Property Crime in Prospect Town
United States48
Maine27
Waldo County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb | 21 | 3 | 17 |
| Mar | 30 | 4 | 15 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Dec | 25 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prospect Town
Inland Flooding27
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding10
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prospect Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prospect Town, ME
Reach School
4 miles, E
Bucksport Christian School
4 miles, E
Stillwater Academy
16 miles, N
North Star Christian School
17 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Prospect Town, ME
Maine Maritime Academy
13 miles, S
Husson University
19 miles, N
Unity College
23 miles, W
University of Maine
25 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prospect Town, ME
Waldo County General Hospital
12 miles, SW
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SE
Eastern Maine Medical Center
18 miles, N
St Joseph Hospital
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Prospect Town, ME
Bangor International Airport
17 miles, N
Portland International Jetport
95 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
141 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
171 miles, SW