Appleton, ME
Living in Appleton
Bikeability16
Walkability19
Commute29
Public Transit28
Affordability65
Public Safety97
Airports25
Hospitals76
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation-39 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$9.1k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
33 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector57%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office13%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$182kMedian Home Value+$1.2k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$723Median Monthly Rent-$32 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene51%
LP gas15%
Wood28%
Crime
Violent Crime in Appleton
United States45
Maine15
Knox County6
Property Crime in Appleton
United States48
Maine27
Knox County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb | 21 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 30 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Appleton
Inland Flooding30
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding22
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Appleton, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Appleton, ME
South Liberty Baptist Academy
5 miles, W
Ashwood Waldorf School
11 miles, SE
Watershed School
12 miles, SE
Ironwood (Ntlp)
12 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Appleton, ME
Unity College
21 miles, N
Maine Maritime Academy
24 miles, E
Thomas College
25 miles, NW
Purdue University Global-Augusta
26 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Appleton, ME
Penobscot Bay Medical Center
14 miles, SE
Waldo County General Hospital
16 miles, NE
Lincolnhealth
23 miles, SW
Northern Light Inland Hospital
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Appleton, ME
Bangor International Airport
41 miles, NE
Portland International Jetport
69 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
115 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
144 miles, SW