Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 56 min4:36 am – 8:32 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 28 min7:16 am – 3:45 pm
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People550 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 46.7262 householdsMedian household income $68,571Median home value $140,00095% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,915 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting9.4% unemployment rate54% of adults are in the labour force, 211 employedMain industries: education and health care 34%, manufacturing 17%, finance, insurance and real estate 16%Average commute 19 minutes90% drive alone, 10% car-poolSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher100% finished high school, 11% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 61%, French or Haitian Creole 40%4% 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, 4 mi away; snow from Van Buren 2
Nearby landmarksGermain Lakelake · under a mileLittle Riverriver · 2.3 miLake Mountainpeak · 2.5 miLavels Lakelake · 2.6 miMorin Mountainpeak · 3.6 miThibodeau Islandisland · 4.8 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsBangor Aroostook Rail Trailstate recreation area · 16.7 miAroostook National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · 24.6 mi · 4,948 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes2 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.9 on 14 Jul 200635 mi away, near Winterville, MaineMost recent: magnitude 3.9 on 14 Jul 200635 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 home82% of households have a broadband subscription52% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone18% 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
Elevation691 ft211 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalNorthern Maine Medical Center17.3 miPost officeGrand Isle Post Office4.3 miTown hallGrand Isle Town Hall4.3 miPoliceMadawaska Police Department7.6 miFire stationGrand Isle Fire Department4.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPresque Isle International Airport PQI41 miUS highwayUS 14.3 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 04773 ZIP area.
