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Mars Hill-Blaine, Maine

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Population in July 2007: 1,392.
Males: 641  (46.1%)
Females: 751  (53.9%)
Median resident age:

40.5 years
Maine median age:

38.6 years

Zip codes: 04758.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,655 (it was $23,933 in 2000)
Mars Hill-Blaine:

$42,655
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,438 (it was $14,264 in 2000)

Mars Hill-Blaine CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $117,188 (it was $48,400 in 2000)
Mars Hill-Blaine:

$117,188
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $179,108; detached houses: $185,023; townhouses or other attached units: $218,327; in 2-unit structures: $262,505; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $121,406; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $185,084; mobile homes: $117,009; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $12,682
March 2022 cost of living index in Mars Hill-Blaine: 87.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Mars Hill-Blaine, ME (2000)
    • 1,38697.1%White alone
    • 251.8%American Indian alone
    • 80.6%Hispanic
    • 70.5%Two or more races
    • 10.07%Black alone
    • 10.07%Asian alone

Races in Mars Hill-Blaine detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: United States (15.0%), Irish (13.7%), English (13.0%), French (12.5%), Scottish (3.4%), French Canadian (2.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 4.84 square miles.

Population density: 287 people per square mile   (very low).

Mars Hill-Blaine, Maine map

83 residents are foreign born (5.3% North America).

This place:

5.8%
Maine:

2.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Mars Hill-Blaine CDP:

1.7% ($843)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (229.2 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (330.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (493.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Mars Hill, ME (1.3 miles ),
Blaine, ME (1.4 miles ),
Westfield, ME (2.2 miles ),
Bridgewater, ME (2.4 miles ),
Easton, ME (3.2 miles ),
Presque Isle, ME (3.6 miles ),
Monticello, ME (3.7 miles ),
Chapman, ME (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 46.51 N, Longitude: 67.87 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Mars Hill-Blaine, ME in 2022
Mars Hill-Blaine satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Maine:

3.4%
Most common industries in Mars Hill-Blaine, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.5%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Food (7.4%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Truck transportation (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Food (10.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.7%)
  • Truck transportation (7.8%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Health care (6.2%)
  • Wood products (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.9%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.7%)
  • Truck transportation (5.7%)
  • Social assistance (5.1%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Mars Hill-Blaine, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
  • Carpenters (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Registered nurses (5.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.4%)

Average climate in Mars Hill-Blaine, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Mars Hill-Blaine, Maine average temperatures Mars Hill-Blaine, Maine average precipitation Mars Hill-Blaine, Maine humidity Mars Hill-Blaine, Maine wind speed Mars Hill-Blaine, Maine snowfall Mars Hill-Blaine, Maine sunshine Mars Hill-Blaine, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 79.3. This is about average.

City:

79.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2021 was 0.155. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.155
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.41. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.41
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.0234. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0234
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 27.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 19.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.46. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.46
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Mars Hill-Blaine-area historical earthquake activity is above Maine state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 314.5 miles away from Mars Hill-Blaine center
On 7/14/2006 at 09:34:48, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MD, Depth: 8.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 46.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 316.3 miles away from Mars Hill-Blaine center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 243.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 361.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 277.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Aroostook County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Snows: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mars Hill-Blaine topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Mars Hill-Blaine:

  • PRESQUE ISLE REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PRESQUE ISLE, ME)
  • AROOSTOOK MEDICAL CENTER,THE Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; PRESQUE ISLE, ME)
  • COUNTY DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; PRESQUE ISLE, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mars Hill-Blaine:

  • University of Maine (about 119 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,931)
  • Husson University (about 125 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 169 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 178 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 226 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 230 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 230 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Mars Hill-Blaine: Walter T A Hansen Memorial Library (A), Mars Hill Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Mars Hill-Blaine include: Blaine Free Baptist Church (A), Saint Josephs Church (B), Saint Anns Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Snow Cemetery (1), Tapley Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Mars Hill Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Aroostook County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Maine:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.3%
Whole state:

66.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.7%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

17.1%
Whole state:

10.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

4.1%
37 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Mars Hill-Blaine:

Marital status in Mars Hill-Blaine, ME
  • Never married: 17.3%
  • Now married: 58.1%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 15.3%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

For population 25 years and over in Mars Hill-Blaine:

  • High school or higher: 73.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mars Hill-Blaine, ME (based on Aroostook County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic22,20027
Mainline Protestant5,84540
Evangelical Protestant4,41151
Other9577
Orthodox101
None38,447-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 29
Aroostook County:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Aroostook County:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 16
Aroostook County:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 56
Aroostook County:

7.78 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 66
This county:

9.17 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Aroostook County:

11.7%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Aroostook County:

27.6%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Mars Hill-Blaine:

  • WREM (710 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MONTICELLO, ME; Owner: ALLAN H WEINER)
  • WEGP (1390 AM; 5 kW; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: DECELLES/SMITH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WFST (600 AM; 5 kW; CARIBOU, ME; Owner: NORTHERN BROADCAST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mars Hill-Blaine:

  • WQHR (96.1 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOZI (101.9 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEM (106.1 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBPW (96.9 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W274AF (102.7 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WCXU (97.7 FM; CARIBOU, ME; Owner: THE CANXUS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHOU-FM (100.1 FM; HOULTON, ME; Owner: COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Mars Hill-Blaine:

  • WAGM-TV (Channel 8; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: NEPSK, INC.)
  • WMEM-TV (Channel 10; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mars Hill-Blaine, ME
  • 95.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.1%Wood
  • 0.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mars Hill-Blaine, ME
  • 75.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.0%Electricity
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Mars Hill-Blaine compared to Maine state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Mars Hill-Blaine on our top lists:

  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Northern America (population 500+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Canada (population 500+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
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