Fort Kent, ME

Fort Kent, Maine

Fort Kent, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 261 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 359 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 4,233 residents.

The People and Families of Fort Kent

In Fort Kent, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fort Kent had a median family income of $41,616.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Fort Kent.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of the town can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Fort Kent Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Fort Kent was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Fort Kent.

Commuting

In Fort Kent, 88% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Fort Kent strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 17%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Fort Kent, ME

Comparing Fort Kent to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Fort Kent Almanac

Fort Kent Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fort Kent Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fort Kent, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Fort Kent Public Libraries

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Fort Kent Hospitals

NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
194 E MAIN ST
(207) 834-3195
Emergency Service: Yes

Fort Kent High Schools (2004)

FORT KENT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
84 PLEASANT STREET
207-834-5540
Serves 399 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Fort Kent Colleges

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University of Maine at Fort Kent

(List of All Maine Colleges)

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