Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 45 min4:40 am – 8:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 39 min7:09 am – 3:49 pm
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People730 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 48.3278 householdsMedian household income $47,500Median home value $160,400Median rent $483 a month84% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,186 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting30.8% unemployment rate36% of adults are in the labour force, 146 employedMain industries: education and health care 34%, retail 17%, professional and business services 15%Average commute 33 minutes74% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 17% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher77% finished high school, 3% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 88%, Spanish 11%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 78°F, lows 54°FColdest month January: highs 23°F, lows 3°F39 in of rain a year, on about 84 dayswettest month June96 in of snow a year, on about 30 days3 days above 90°F, 190 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Houlton Intl Ap station, 15 mi away; snow from Danforth
Nearby landmarksSpring Hillpeak · under a milePole Hillpeak · 4.4 miElevenmile Lakelake · 5.6 miTenmile Lakelake · 5.6 miCaribou Pointcape · 8.5 miWest Branch Mattawamkeag Riverriver · 8.6 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsLT. Gordon Manuel Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.1 mi · 79 acresNickerson Lake State Parkstate park · 12.4 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes6 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.6 on 1 Jun 200650 mi away, near Florenceville-Bristol, CanadaMost recent: magnitude 3.3 on 9 Feb 201633 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 home92% of households have a broadband subscription54% have cable, fibre or DSL21% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% 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
Elevation660 ft201 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalHoulton Regional Hospital15.0 miTown hallOrient Town Hall7.1 miFire stationLinneus Volunteer Fire Department9.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPresque Isle International Airport PQI54 miInterstateI-9515 miUS highwayUS 11.1 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 04471 ZIP area.
