Maine · Metropolitan Area
Danforth is a small town in Maine with a population of 507. Residents earn $40,662 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Danforth receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Danforth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Danforth is $40,662, 46% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Danforth is $89,500, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $573 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Danforth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 95.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,662 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,637 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,069 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,997 |
| Unemployment | 8.5% |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,259 |
| County GDP | $9,643M |
| Restaurants | 341 |
| Healthcare | 603 |
| Retail | 669 |
| Manufacturing | 149 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,146 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.75% |
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $89,500 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $573 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,146 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.75% |
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% |
| Asthma | 14.0% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.6% |
| Depression | 30.5% |
| Mental Distress | 23.6% |
| Physical Distress | 17.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,049/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 603 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 95.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 378 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6596°N, 67.8683°W |
| County FIPS | 23019 |
Winner: Republican by 10.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.8% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 603 |
| Restaurants | 341 |
| Retail Stores | 669 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |