Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 55 min4:38 am – 8:33 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 29 min7:17 am – 3:47 pm
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People528 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 55.0237 householdsMedian household income $49,583Median home value $189,800Median rent $932 a month85% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,522 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.5% unemployment rate46% of adults are in the labour force, 201 employedMain industries: education and health care 26%, farming, forestry and mining 22%, manufacturing 10%Average commute 24 minutes73% drive alone, 18% car-pool, 8% 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, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 58%, French or Haitian Creole 43%5% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 76°F, lows 54°FColdest month January: highs 19°F, lows -3°F42 in of rain a year, on about 96 dayswettest month July99 in of snow a year, on about 40 days2 days above 90°F, 201 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ft Kent station, 6 mi away
Nearby landmarksMichaud Hillpeak · under a mileMud Lakelake · 2.1 miBen Lakelake · 2.2 miFish River Fallswaterfall · 4.0 miBrowns Pointcape · 4.8 miBoyles Pointcape · 5.6 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
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 200619 mi away, near Winterville, MaineMost recent: magnitude 3.9 on 14 Jul 200619 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 home84% of households have a broadband subscription69% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone16% 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
Elevation1,062 ft324 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalNorthern Maine Medical Center8.0 miPost officeWallagrass Post Office1.9 miTown hallFort Kent Municipal Building6.7 miPoliceFort Kent Police Department6.7 miFire stationFort Kent Fire Department7.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeUniversity of Maine Fort Kent7.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPresque Isle International Airport PQI42 miUS highwayUS 17.5 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 04781 ZIP area.
