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Moscow, Maine

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Population in 2010: 512.
Population change since 2000: -11.3%
 
Males: 275  (53.7%)
Females: 237  (46.3%)
Median resident age:

46.9 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04920.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,973 (it was $26,467 in 2000)
Moscow:

$46,973
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,519 (it was $13,099 in 2000)

Moscow town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $158,125 (it was $59,300 in 2000)
Moscow:

$158,125
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $190,782; detached houses: $204,176; townhouses or other attached units: $200,500; in 2-unit structures: $144,246; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $441,593; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $270,949; mobile homes: $101,406; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $711,279
March 2022 cost of living index in Moscow: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Moscow, ME (2010)
    • 50197.9%White alone
    • 61.2%Two or more races
    • 30.6%American Indian alone
    • 20.4%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Moscow, Maine as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Moscow is 512 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: French (24.3%), United States (23.7%), English (19.2%), Irish (17.7%), German (5.7%), Scotch-Irish (4.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/30/1816

Elevation: 460 feet

Land area: 45.8 square miles.

Population density: 11 people per square mile   (very low).

Moscow, Maine map

24 residents are foreign born (3.8% North America).

This town:

4.2%
Maine:

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

0.4% ($256)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (101.8 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (202.1 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (357.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Bingham, ME (1.9 miles ),
Caratunk, ME (3.2 miles),
Embden, ME (3.5 miles ),
Solon, ME (3.5 miles ),
Wellington, ME (4.0 miles ),
Athens, ME (4.0 miles ),
New Portland, ME (4.0 miles ),
Kingfield, ME (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 45.11 N, Longitude: 69.89 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Moscow, ME in 2022
Moscow satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $172,800
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $165,900
  • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $178,900
  • 2008: 13 buildings, average cost: $182,400
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $181,200
  • 2006: 10 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $150,200
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $132,800
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2000: 7 buildings, average cost: $118,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $33,300
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $33,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Moscow, ME residents
Average permit cost in Moscow, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.4%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Moscow, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (20.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.9%)
  • Construction (11.2%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Health care (4.8%)
  • Paper (4.4%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (21.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.7%)
  • Construction (19.3%)
  • Paper (7.6%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Wood products (20.2%)
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.6%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.8%)
  • Leather & allied products (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Moscow, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.1%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (7.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.4%)
  • Carpenters (4.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Woodworkers (3.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.9%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (12.4%)
  • Carpenters (7.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.6%)
  • Construction laborers (5.5%)
  • Woodworkers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Cashiers (8.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.8%)

Average climate in Moscow, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Moscow, Maine average temperatures Moscow, Maine average precipitation Moscow, Maine humidity Moscow, Maine wind speed Moscow, Maine snowfall Moscow, Maine sunshine Moscow, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2017 was 48.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

48.9
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 5.24. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.24
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Moscow-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 80% 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 191.5 miles away from Moscow 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 192.9 miles away from the city 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 111.4 miles away from Moscow center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 233.8 miles away from Moscow center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 140.1 miles away from the city 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 47.2 miles away from Moscow 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 Somerset County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 13, Snows: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Moscow topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Moscow:

  • SOMERSET REHABILITATION AND LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; BINGHAM, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Moscow:

  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 34 miles; Farmington, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 54 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Husson University (about 58 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine (about 62 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 94 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 103 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 103 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)

Points of interest:

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

Lakes and reservoirs: Chase Pond (A), Little Chase Pond (B), Mink Ponds (C), Temple Pond (D), Wyman Lake (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Gulf Stream (A), Little Heald Brook (B), Mink Brook (C), Decker Brook (D), Chase Stream (E), Carney Brook (F), Heald Stream (G), Bassett Brook (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Radar Ridge Guiding (Tours & Charters; 841 Stream Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

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

2.2 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.5%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.1%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

12.4%
Whole state:

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

6.5%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Moscow:

Marital status in Moscow, ME
  • Never married: 26.8%
  • Now married: 54.4%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 12.7%

For population 25 years and over in Moscow:

  • High school or higher: 70.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Moscow, ME (based on Somerset County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,6947
Mainline Protestant3,09428
Evangelical Protestant2,55232
Other5013
None42,387-
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: 13
Somerset County:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 14
Somerset County:

2.71 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 48
This county:

9.31 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 42
This county:

8.14 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

10.2%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.7%
State:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Moscow:

  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, 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.)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Moscow:

  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIGY (97.5 FM; MADISON, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Moscow fatal accident list:

Jun 9, 2011 12:25 AM, 1 Burns Road, Lat: 45.080492, Lon: -69.881803, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 20, 2010 01:21 PM, Sr-201, Lat: 45.071581, Lon: -69.890214, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 21, 2008 03:07 PM, Stream Road, Lat: 45.073160, Lon: -69.879400, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 10, 2007 01:30 AM, Sr-201, Lat: 45.067211, Lon: -69.885142, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 30, 2001 07:39 AM, Us-201, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 14, 1999 05:50 PM, Sr-201, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 9.4mTotal length
  • 7,564Total average daily traffic
  • 376Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,740Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Moscow)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, Cmp Co Substn Moscow Afs Oth Rdr Site Sector 1 (Lat: 45.162806 Lon: -69.856722), Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WNEN243,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1975.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2001, Expiration Date: 02/19/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/31/2001, Phone: (207) 623-3521


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W1MHS, Previous Call Sign: KB1RUJ, Licensee ID: L01466614, Grant Date: 02/13/2024, Expiration Date: 03/08/2034, Certifier: Robert J Sorjanen, Registrant: Robert J Sorjanen, 206 Mayfield Rd., Moscow, ME 04920


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Moscow, ME
  • 71.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 25.3%Wood
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Moscow, ME
  • 85.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.1%Wood


Moscow compared to Maine state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Moscow on our top lists:

  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Northern America (population 500+)"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Canada (population 500+)"
  • #11 (04920) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the lowest charity contributions deductions as a percentage of AGI in 2012 (pop 1,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
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