Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 56 min4:36 am – 8:32 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 29 min7:16 am – 3:45 pm
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People407 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 60.3223 householdsMedian household income $35,417Median home value $85,000Median rent $794 a month71% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,006 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting13.0% unemployment rate40% of adults are in the labour force, 127 employedMain industries: transport, warehousing and utilities 35%, education and health care 21%, manufacturing 15%Average commute 23 minutes94% drive alone, 6% car-poolSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 1% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 42%, French or Haitian Creole 57%22% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 76°F, lows 57°FColdest month January: highs 19°F, lows 3°F33 in of rain a year, on about 77 dayswettest month June97 in of snow a year, on about 36 days1 days above 90°F, 183 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Frenchville Aroostook Ap station, 8 mi away; snow from Van Buren 2
Nearby landmarksLavels Lakelake · 1.3 miGermain Lakelake · 3.2 miCold Mountainpeak · 3.4 miThibodeau Islandisland · 2.9 miLa Grande Islandisland · 2.9 miLittle Riverriver · 5.8 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsBangor Aroostook Rail Trailstate recreation area · 15.0 miAroostook National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · 21.7 mi · 4,948 acresSource: 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 200636 mi away, near Winterville, MaineMost recent: magnitude 3.9 on 14 Jul 200636 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 home79% of households have a broadband subscription67% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone18% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterGrand Isle Water Systemserves 278 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20214 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation783 ft239 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalNorthern Maine Medical Center21.1 miPost officeGrand Isle Post Office3.9 miTown hallGrand Isle Town Hall4.0 miFire stationGrand Isle Fire Department4.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPresque Isle International Airport PQI39 miUS highwayUS 12.4 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 04746 ZIP area.
