Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 53 min4:38 am – 8:31 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 32 min7:15 am – 3:46 pm
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People326 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 53.0134 householdsMedian household income $62,500Median home value $117,60093% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,641 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.7% unemployment rate54% of adults are in the labour force, 143 employedMain industries: education and health care 36%, farming, forestry and mining 15%, manufacturing 13%Average commute 25 minutes84% drive alone, 8% walk or cycle, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 77°F, lows 56°FColdest month January: highs 21°F, lows 3°F41 in of rain a year, on about 89 dayswettest month July118 in of snow a year, on about 63 days2 days above 90°F, 180 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Caribou Muni Ap station, 10 mi away
Parks and public landsBangor Aroostook Rail Trailstate recreation area · 10.5 miAroostook National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · 13.8 mi · 4,948 acresAroostook State Parkstate park · 20.9 mi · 69 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes4 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.9 on 14 Jul 200622 mi away, near Winterville, MaineMost recent: magnitude 3.9 on 14 Jul 200622 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 home71% of households have a broadband subscription43% have cable, fibre or DSL12% rely on a mobile data plan alone24% 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
Elevation739 ft225 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalCary Medical Center9.8 miPost officePerham Post Office3.5 miTown hallPerham Town Hall1.6 miPoliceWashburn Police Department7.6 miFire stationWashburn Fire Department7.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPresque Isle International Airport PQI16 miUS highwayUS 19.5 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 04766 ZIP area.
