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North Anson, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
420 Population 199/sq mi density
$39,125 Median Income $33,658 per capita
43°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
21 Violent Crime/100K 2,193 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 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
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
21 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

North Anson, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,125
48% below
$33,658 per capita
Violent Crime
21/100K
94% below
2,193/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
251 sunny days/yr

How North Anson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Anson a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Anson residents earn a median household income of $39,125 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,658. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,431 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

North Anson reports 21 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,193/100K.

Education

2.9% of adults in North Anson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population420
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,125
Per Capita$33,658
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$164,477
Housing Units290
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent21/100K
Property2,193/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation333 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in North Anson was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.