Island Falls, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
343 Population 272/sq mi density
$53,523 Median Income $28,413 per capita
$64,200 Home Value $165,208 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$53,523 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Island Falls, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,523
29% below
$28,413 per capita
Home Value
$64,200
77% below
Zillow: $165,208
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
189% above
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Island Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Island Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
23%
Poverty
114%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
289%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Island Falls a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Island Falls residents earn a median household income of $53,523 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,413. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,396 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Island Falls is $64,200 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,208. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

16.8% of adults in Island Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Island Falls has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population343
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density272/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,523
Per Capita$28,413
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$3,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,200
Rent
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$165,208
Housing Units192
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation445 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Island Falls was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Houlton International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.