At a Glance
Median Income
$39,125
$33,658 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
21.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Anson a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 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 4.6% (28% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population420
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,125
Per Capita$33,658
Unemployment4.6%
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%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.