Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 49 min4:38 am – 8:28 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 35 min7:12 am – 3:47 pm
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People804 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.8275 householdsMedian household income $79,219Median home value $187,500Median rent $691 a month92% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,911 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.9% unemployment rate65% of adults are in the labour force, 408 employedMain industries: farming, forestry and mining 26%, education and health care 21%, construction 10%Average commute 18 minutes85% drive alone, 10% car-pool, 6% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher88% finished high school, 10% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 78°F, lows 54°FColdest month January: highs 22°F, lows 1°F45 in of rain a year, on about 90 dayswettest month October94 in of snow a year, on about 38 days2 days above 90°F, 186 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Bridgewater station, 5 mi away
Parks and public landsAroostook State Parkstate park · 9.6 miNickerson Lake State Parkstate park · 27.0 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes3 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.9 on 14 Jul 200645 mi away, near Winterville, MaineMost recent: magnitude 3.9 on 14 Jul 200645 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowAroostook County, ME, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality83% of days had good air in 2025304 of 365 days measured57 moderate, 4 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 32, worst day 131main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Aroostook County monitors, ME
Internet at home75% of households have a broadband subscription61% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone10% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterPresque Isle Utilities Districtserves 6,128 people from groundwater under influence of surface waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation565 ft172 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalNorthern Light AR Gould Hospital13.6 miPost officeBlaine Post Office3.0 miTown hallMars Hill Town Hall3.3 miFire stationMars Hill Fire Department3.4 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeUniversity of Maine at Presque Isle13.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPresque Isle International Airport PQI15 miInterstateI-9524 miUS highwayUS 12.9 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 04734 ZIP area.
