Montville, Maine

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Population in 2010: 1,032.
Population change since 2000: +3.0%
 
Males: 513  (49.7%)
Females: 519  (50.3%)
Median resident age:

43.6 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04941.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,964 (it was $32,434 in 2000)
Montville:

$60,964
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,941 (it was $14,112 in 2000)

Montville town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $218,751 (it was $74,900 in 2000)
Montville:

$218,751
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $270,070; detached houses: $293,055; townhouses or other attached units: $325,130; in 2-unit structures: $297,158; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $211,194; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $284,526; mobile homes: $128,233; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $21,180
March 2022 cost of living index in Montville: 90.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Montville, ME (2010)
    • 98095.0%White alone
    • 232.2%Hispanic
    • 201.9%Two or more races
    • 40.4%Asian alone
    • 30.3%Black alone
    • 10.10%American Indian alone
    • 10.10%Other race alone

Races in Montville detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Montville, Maine as of May 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Montville is 258 to 1.


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Montville, ME City Guides:

Ancestries: English (20.8%), Irish (10.2%), United States (9.2%), French (8.8%), German (6.3%), French Canadian (5.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/18/1807

Land area: 42.6 square miles.

Population density: 24 people per square mile   (very low).

16 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.6%
Maine:

2.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Montville town:

1.1% ($800)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (72.1 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (171.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (340.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Liberty, ME (2.2 miles ),
Freedom, ME (2.3 miles ),
Morrill, ME (2.4 miles ),
Searsmont, ME (2.5 miles ),
Knox, ME (2.6 miles ),
Palermo, ME (2.8 miles ),
Belmont, ME (3.0 miles ),
Appleton, ME (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.43 N, Longitude: 69.29 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Montville, ME in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Montville, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.8%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (26.1%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
  • Health care (4.1%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.4%)
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Social assistance (8.9%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
  • Food (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Montville, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.5%)
  • Carpenters (5.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (10.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.9%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (3.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.3%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Registered nurses (5.1%)

Average climate in Montville, Maine

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Earthquake activity:

Montville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 89.3 miles away from the city center
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 217.8 miles away from Montville 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 218.9 miles away from Montville center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 132.0 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 252.9 miles away from Montville center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 12.1 miles away from Montville 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 Waldo County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Snows: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Montville:

  • HARBOR HILL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • BRADBURY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • THE COMMONS AT TALL PINES (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • DIALYSIS CLINIC INC. - BELFAST (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; BELFAST, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Montville:

  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 27 miles; Augusta, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,204)
  • Husson University (about 37 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine (about 45 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 46 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 72 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 73 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 73 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Montville: The Kingdom (A), Montville Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Montville: North Montville Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Vose Cemetery (1), Pierce Hill Cemetery (2), Green Wood Cemetery (3), Carter Cemetery (4), Mount Repose Cemetery (5), Whitten Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Ledge Pond (A), Mud Pond (B), Kingdom Bog (C), Trues Pond (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bartlett Stream (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Waldo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

THE OLDE MILL DINER (Population served: 96, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.9%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.9%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

14.5%
Whole state:

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

5.6%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Montville:

Marital status in Montville, ME
  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 62.8%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 7.2%

For population 25 years and over in Montville:

  • High school or higher: 84.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Montville, ME (based on Waldo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,20420
Evangelical Protestant1,71123
Catholic9003
Other5547
None33,417-
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: 10
Waldo County:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
This county:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Waldo County:

7.02 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
Here:

8.84 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.1%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Montville:

  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTVL (1490 AM; 1 kW; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Montville:

  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBQX (106.9 FM; THOMASTON, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
  • WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBYA (105.5 FM; ISLESBORO, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMTED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEBB (98.5 FM; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEW (91.3 FM; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Montville:

  • WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
  • W36CK (Channel 36; BANGOR, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFYW-LP (Channel 69; FAIRFIELD/WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • DW23AB (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: RUSSELL COMMUNICATIONS)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Montville: John D. Terry.

Montville fatal accident list:

Dec 6, 2017 08:01 AM, Sr-220, Lat: 44.495150, Lon: -69.273000, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 22, 2007 02:40 PM, Sr-3, Lat: 44.400803, Lon: -69.288944, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 28, 2006 01:40 PM, Sr-220, Lat: 44.463840, Lon: -69.260350, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2
Jul 6, 2006 11:40 AM, Sr-3, Lat: 44.402270, Lon: -69.267570, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 5, 2001 06:35 PM, Sr-220, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 8, Fatalities: 1
Jul 23, 2001 11:15 AM, Sr-220, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Sep 21, 1999 11:45 AM, Sr-3, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.3mTotal length
  • 4,956Total average daily traffic
  • 246Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,095Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Rt 220 4.75 Mi N Of Rt 3 (Lat: 44.453417 Lon: -69.274222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 37 m, Call Sign: WPGM258,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.025 MHz, 466.070 MHz, 466.125 MHz, 466.925 MHz, 467.100 MHz, 469.275 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/1999, Expiration Date: 02/06/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2005, Registrant: Victor A Biagiotti, Rr 2 Box 915, Montville, ME 04941, Phone: (207) 342-5827


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: AA1H, Licensee ID: L00642624, Grant Date: 04/17/2018, Expiration Date: 06/24/2028, Certifier: Edmund L Melanson, Registrant: Edmund L Melanson, 1095 Halldale Rd, Montville, ME 04941-9611

  • Call Sign: N1ZSG, Licensee ID: L01352919, Grant Date: 12/21/2007, Expiration Date: 09/23/2017, Cancellation Date: 09/24/2019, Certifier: Corie L Dimmitt, Registrant: Corie L Dimmitt, 141 So Mountain Valley Hwy, Montville, ME 04941

  • Call Sign: KB1JOW, Licensee ID: L00654007, Grant Date: 02/22/2013, Expiration Date: 03/13/2023, Certifier: Uwe Langmesser, Registrant: Uwe Langmesser, 63 Choate Rd, Montville, ME 04941

  • Call Sign: AB1FY, Previous Call Sign: KN6OT, Licensee ID: L00287499, Grant Date: 06/06/2013, Expiration Date: 08/03/2023, Certifier: William M Johnson, Registrant: William M Johnson, 682 North Ridge Rd, Montville, ME 04941

  • Call Sign: W1AGC, Previous Call Sign: KC1AKV, Licensee ID: L01812112, Grant Date: 04/17/2015, Expiration Date: 04/17/2025, Certifier: Robert M Brooks, Registrant: Robert M Brooks, 18 Howard Road, Montville, ME 04941


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6481B, N6481B, N-6481B, Serial Number: 29681, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 02/11/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 11/06/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Cory L Morse, 1775 N Mountain Valley Hwy, Montville, ME 04941
  • Aircraft: ESHLEMAN CHARLES L AVID FLYER MARK IV (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 652C, N652C, N-652C, Serial Number: 1158D, Certificate Issue Date: 06/24/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Cory L Morse, 1775 N Mountain Valley Hwy, Montville, ME 04941
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7121X, N7121X, N-7121X, Serial Number: 15059221, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 04/22/1961
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 1775 N Mountain Valley Hwy, Montville, ME 04941
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/17/2020
  • Aircraft: MCKNIGHT DOUGLAS A MINI-VW (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: VOLKSWAGEN CONVERSION (36 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 723DS, N723DS, N-723DS, Serial Number: 113097, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 03/18/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 03/07/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Douglas A Mcknight, 2 Jackson Rd, Montville, ME 04941
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 08/02/2020

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 14. The highest number of fires - 30 took place in 2007, and the least - 2 in 2003. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Montville, ME When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (70.0%), and Outside Fires (19.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Montville, ME
    • 15970.0%Structure Fires
    • 4519.8%Outside Fires
    • 208.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 31.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Montville, ME
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Montville, ME
  • 60.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 37.3%Wood
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Montville, ME
  • 78.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.5%Wood
  • 3.4%Electricity


Montville compared to Maine state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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