Milo, ME

Milo, Maine

Milo, Maine, in Piscataquis county, is 126 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 225 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. About 2,383 people people live in Milo.

The People and Families of Milo

In Milo, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milo had a median family income of $31,875.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($500) in Milo than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Milo Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Milo, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Milo is one place with an advantage over most places in Maine. The town isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Milo, 93% of commuters drive to work. In Milo, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Milo, ME

Comparing Milo 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity

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
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Milo Almanac

Milo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Milo Public Libraries

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Milo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Milo residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Milo, 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.

Milo High Schools (2004)

PENQUIS VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
48 PENQUIS LOOP
207-943-7346
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 437 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Milo Colleges

(List of All Maine Colleges)

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