Mechanic Falls, ME
Living in Mechanic Falls
Bikeability24
Walkability62
Commute73
Public Transit25
Affordability88
Public Safety93
Airports31
Hospitals64
Colleges50
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Schools27
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Residents
2.1kPopulation-237 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
14%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate41%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$821Median Monthly Rent+$312 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene75%
LP gas7%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mechanic Falls
United States45
Maine15
Lewiston Metro Area18
Androscoggin County18
Property Crime in Mechanic Falls
United States48
Maine27
Lewiston Metro Area35
Androscoggin County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 3 | 19 |
| Feb | 21 | 3 | 17 |
| Mar | 30 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Dec | 25 | 4 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mechanic Falls
Inland Flooding46
Tornado6
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mechanic Falls, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mechanic Falls, ME
Colleges
Colleges near Mechanic Falls, ME
Purdue University Global-Lewiston
9 miles, E
Bates College
9 miles, E
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
20 miles, S
Bowdoin College
26 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mechanic Falls, ME
Central Maine Medical Center
9 miles, E
Stephens Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
10 miles, E
Bridgton Hospital
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Mechanic Falls, ME
Portland International Jetport
32 miles, S
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
75 miles, S
Bangor International Airport
91 miles, NE
Manchester Airport
97 miles, SW