Buckfield, Maine

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Population (year 2000): 1,723. Estimated population in July 2006: 1,939 (+12.5% change)

Males: 846	(49.1%)
Females: 877	(50.9%)

Oxford County

Median resident age:	36.8 years
Maine median age:	38.6 years

Zip codes: 04220.

Estimated median household income in 2005: $38,400 (it was $36,821 in 2000)

Buckfield	$38,400
Maine:	$42,801

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $100,600 (it was $84,800 in 2000)

Buckfield	$100,600
Maine:	$155,300

Buckfield, ME residents, houses, and apartments details

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Races in Buckfield:

White Non-Hispanic (98.2%)
Two or more races (0.9%)
American Indian (0.8%)

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Ancestries: English (27.5%), Irish (11.6%), French (11.3%), German (9.3%), United States (9.1%), French Canadian (5.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/16/1793

Elevation: 400 feet

Land area: 37.7 square miles.

Population density: 50 people per square mile

(very low).

For population 25 years and over in Buckfield

High school or higher: 86.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
Unemployed: 2.6%
Mean travel time to work: 27.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Buckfield town

Never married: 23.0%
Now married: 59.8%
Separated: 0.0%
Widowed: 4.6%
Divorced: 12.6%

19 residents are foreign born

This town:	1.1%
Maine:	2.9%

According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Buckfield, Maine in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Buckfield to the number of sex offenders is 948 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this town is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Buckfield:	1.5% ($1,270)
Maine:	1.4% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (44.1 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (145.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (339.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Hebron, ME (5.4 miles ), Hartford, ME (6.5 miles ), Sumner, ME (7.6 miles ), Turner, ME (8.6 miles ), Paris, ME (10.4 miles ), Minot, ME (11.3 miles ), South Paris, ME (11.3 miles ), Canton, ME (12.0 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 4 buildings, average cost: $70,200
1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $91,700
1998: 0 buildings
1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $109,200
2000: 9 buildings, average cost: $84,900
2001: 13 buildings, average cost: $73,700
2002: 20 buildings, average cost: $82,400
2003: 16 buildings, average cost: $95,400
2004: 19 buildings, average cost: $92,500
2005: 24 buildings, average cost: $72,500
2006: 23 buildings, average cost: $170,000
2007: 15 buildings, average cost: $155,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in 1000s)

Latitude: 44.30 N, Longitude: 70.37 W

Area code: 207

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Unemployment in September 2007:

Here:	4.2%
Maine:	4.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males:

Construction (12%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
Educational services (7%)
Wood products (7%)
Paper (4%)
Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
Public administration (4%)

Most common industries for females:

Health care (22%)
Educational services (14%)
Wood products (5%)
Accommodation and food services (5%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
Finance and insurance (4%)
Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males

Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (4%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females

Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
Registered nurses (4%)

Average climate in Buckfield, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Buckfield-area historical tornado activity is above Maine state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/31/1971, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 14.5 miles away from the Buckfield town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/31/1971, a category 2 tornado 16.2 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Buckfield:

STEPHENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; NORWAY, ME)
CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; LEWISTON, ME)
ST MARYS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; LEWISTON, ME)

Political contributions by individuals in Buckfield, ME

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Buckfield:

BRUNSWICK NAS (about 42 miles; BRUNSWICK, ME; ID: NHZ)
PORTLAND INTL JETPORT (about 46 miles; PORTLAND, ME; ID: PWM)
PEASE INTERNATIONAL TRADEPORT (about 90 miles; PORTSMOUTH, NH; ID: PSM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Buckfield:

OXFORD COUNTY REGIONAL (about 13 miles; OXFORD, ME; ID: 81B)
TWITCHELL (about 13 miles; TURNER, ME; ID: 3B5)
SWANS FLD (about 15 miles; DIXFIELD, ME; ID: 3S2)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Buckfield:

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON (about 30 miles; FARMINGTON, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,229)
SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 40 miles; STANDISH, ME; FT enrollment: 2,376)
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 40 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; FT enrollment: 3,172)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 43 miles; PORTLAND, ME; FT enrollment: 7,381)
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 57 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; FT enrollment: 2,251)
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 88 miles; DURHAM, NH; FT enrollment: 12,586)
PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE (about 96 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; FT enrollment: 3,542)

Public high school in Buckfield:

BUCKFIELD JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 287; Location: 160 MORRILL STREET; Grades: 7th Grade - 12th Grade)

Library in Buckfield:

BUCKFIELD - ZADOC LONG FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $9,460; Location: 5 TURNER STREET; 11,600 books; 20 audio materials; 55 video materials; 4 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Times Square (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Buckfield include: Buckfield Community Church (A), Union Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Lowell Cemetery (1), Crocker Cemetery (2), Buckfield Cemetery (3), Prince Cemetery (4), Turner Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: South Pond (A), Mud Pond (B), North Pond (C), Jersey Bog (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Drew Brook (A), Darnit Brook (B), Bog Brook (C), Blanchard Stream (D), Basin Falls Brook (E), Swan Pond Brook (F), West Branch Nezinscot River (G), East Branch Nezinscot River (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Drinking water stations with addresses in Buckfield and their reported violations in the past:

BUCKFIELD WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 445, Surface_water):

Past health violations:

OCCT Study Recommendation - Between SEP-25-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-06-2005)

Public Education - Between JUN-04-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-06-2005)

Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In MAY-1999. Follow-up actions: St Other (JUN-04-1999), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUN-04-1999), St Public Notif received (MAY-16-2002), St Compliance achieved (MAY-16-2002)

Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In APR-1999. Follow-up actions: St Other (JUN-04-1999), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUN-04-1999), St Public Notif received (MAY-16-2002), St Compliance achieved (MAY-16-2002)

Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In MAR-1999. Follow-up actions: St Other (JUN-04-1999), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUN-04-1999), St Public Notif received (MAY-16-2002), St Compliance achieved (MAY-16-2002)

Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In FEB-1999. Follow-up actions: St Other (JUN-04-1999), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUN-04-1999), St Public Notif received (MAY-16-2002), St Compliance achieved (MAY-16-2002)

4 other older health violations

Past monitoring violations:

Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-28-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-28-2006)

CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-13-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-11-2005)

Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JUL-11-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-11-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-11-2005)

Initial Water Quality Parameter WQP M&R - Between JAN-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-06-2005)

M&R Filter Turbidity Reporting - In SEP-2003, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-21-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-21-2003), St Public Notif received (JUN-24-2004), St Compliance achieved (JUN-24-2004)

2 routine major monitoring violations

One regular monitoring violation

5 other older monitoring violations

MSAD 39 HARTFORD-SUMNER ELEM S (Population served: 430, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Average - In AUG-1998, Contaminant: Fluoride. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-01-1998), St Other (SEP-15-1998), St Compliance achieved (DEC-18-1998)

Past monitoring violations:

Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JUL-11-2005 and SEP-06-2005, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-11-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-11-2005), St Public Notif received (AUG-30-2005), St Compliance achieved (SEP-06-2005)

One routine major monitoring violation

MSAD 39 BUCKFIELD JR-SR HI SCH (Population served: 365, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-23-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-23-2004), St Public Notif received (NOV-18-2004), St Compliance achieved (APR-12-2006)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-27-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-27-2001), St Compliance achieved (DEC-17-2002), St Public Notif received (DEC-17-2002)

Past monitoring violations:

Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2002, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-28-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-28-2003), St Compliance achieved (APR-02-2003)

5 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Buckfield that have no violations reported:

PINE TREE CHAPTER 33 NAFCA (Population served: 150, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:

This town:	2.6 people
Maine:	2.4 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	71.3%
Whole state:	65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	10.0%
Whole state:	7.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:

This town:	8.3%
Whole state:	10.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:

This town:	3.2%
Whole state:	4.1%

Buckfield compared to Maine state average:

Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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Banks with branches in Buckfield (2007 data):

Northeast Bank: Buckfield Branch at Depot Street, branch established on 1994-10-31. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $556.7 mil, Deposits: $373.1 mil, headquarters in Lewiston, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Northeast Bancorp

Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

2004 Presidential Election results in Oxford County Maine:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

6.14% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,652 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.14%
Maine average:	6.39%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($362 average AGI)
Oxford County: 0.09%
Maine average: 0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Androscoggin County, ME	1.24% ($32,779 average AGI)
from Cumberland County, ME	1.17% ($34,869)
from York County, ME	0.46% ($29,866)

6.09% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,647 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.09%
Maine average:	6.44%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($290 average AGI)
Oxford County: 0.05%
Maine average: 0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Cumberland County, ME	1.34% ($29,839 average AGI)
to Androscoggin County, ME	1.20% ($27,864)
to York County, ME	0.33% ($27,118)

Strongest AM radio stations in Buckfield:

WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WKTQ (1450 AM; 1 kW; SOUTH PARIS, ME; Owner: PENNESSEEWASSEE BROADCASTING CO INC.)
WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WCNM (1240 AM; 1 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Buckfield:

WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WOXO-FM (92.7 FM; NORWAY, ME; Owner: TRI-COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WMEK-FM (99.9 FM; AUBURN, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WMTW-FM (106.7 FM; NORTH WINDHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WKTJ-FM (99.3 FM; FARMINGTON, ME; Owner: FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Buckfield:

WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
WPXT (Channel 51; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: HMW, INC.)
WPME (Channel 35; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
W32CA (Channel 32; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)

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