Maine
Grand Isle is a small town in Maine with a population of 244. Residents earn $36,000 per year, which is 52% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grand Isle receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Grand Isle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grand Isle is $36,000, 52% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Grand Isle is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Grand Isle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 32.4% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 67.6% |
| 404% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,000 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,382 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $984 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,858 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,396 |
| County GDP | $3,670M |
| Restaurants | 145 |
| Healthcare | 228 |
| Retail | 314 |
| Manufacturing | 75 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,828 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.10% |
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $75,000 |
| 73% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,828 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.10% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% |
| Asthma | 14.2% |
| COPD | 10.5% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 23.2% |
| Physical Distress | 17.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,576/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.9 inches |
| 13% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 544 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3074°N, 68.1587°W |
| County FIPS | 23003 |
Winner: Republican by 26.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.4% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 394/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Restaurants | 145 |
| Retail Stores | 314 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |