North Anson, ME

Maine

North Anson is a small town in Maine with a population of 420. Residents earn $39,125 per year, which is 48% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
420 Population 199/sq mi density
$39,125 Median Income $33,658 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$39,125 median income, 2.2% unemployment
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,125
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.9%
91% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

How North Anson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population420
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,125
Per Capita$33,658
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$8,569M
Commute22 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression32.0%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation333 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Libraries18

Is North Anson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North Anson receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. North Anson has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North Anson is $39,125, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Education

2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

North Anson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 74.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

North Anson has a population of 420 with a density of 199 people per square mile. The median age is 50.9 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.7%), with 6.2% Hispanic.

Population

420
Total Population
199
People / sq mi
50.9yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.1%
Female 61.9%

Race & Ethnicity

North Anson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

North Anson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Anson is $39,125, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: North Anson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,125
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,658
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
IRS Avg AGI$68,050

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,431
County GDP$8,569M

Business (County)

Restaurants314
Healthcare472
Retail519
Manufacturing92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,195
48% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Work from Home2.7%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,108
1 Bedroom$1,186
2 Bedrooms$1,497
3 Bedrooms$1,951
4 Bedrooms$2,190

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,195
48% above US avg
In North Anson, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 32.0% report depression. 27.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: North Anson vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma14.5%
COPD9.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.8%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression32.0%
Mental Distress23.4%
Physical Distress16.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.9%
Checkup Rate79.5%
Premature Death9,353/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access59.5%
Healthcare Facilities472

Crime Rates: North Anson vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

North Anson has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall74.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation333 ft (101 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density199/sq mi
Coordinates44.8639°N, 69.8990°W
County FIPS23011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.2%
D 47.5%

Winner: Republican by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.9%
91% below US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score5.64
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density199/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries18
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants314
Retail Stores519

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Work from Home2.7%

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