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Roque Bluffs, Maine

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Population in 2010: 303.
Population change since 2000: +14.8%
 
Males: 152  (50.2%)
Females: 151  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

51.7 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04654.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,756 (it was $21,500 in 2000)
Roque Bluffs:

$43,756
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,234 (it was $15,610 in 2000)

Roque Bluffs town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $194,238 (it was $80,000 in 2000)
Roque Bluffs:

$194,238
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $208,896; detached houses: $229,377; townhouses or other attached units: $190,242; in 2-unit structures: $139,050; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $456,045; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $413,457; mobile homes: $94,515; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $45,679
March 2022 cost of living index in Roque Bluffs: 88.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Roque Bluffs, ME (2010)
    • 29798.0%White alone
    • 20.7%Black alone
    • 20.7%American Indian alone
    • 10.3%Two or more races
    • 10.3%Hispanic

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Ancestries: English (40.5%), United States (13.6%), Scottish (10.2%), German (9.5%), Irish (8.7%), French (6.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/12/1891

Elevation: 20 feet

Land area: 10.7 square miles.

Population density: 28 people per square mile   (very low).

Roque Bluffs, Maine map

15 residents are foreign born (3.4% Europe, 2.3% North America).

This town:

5.7%
Maine:

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

0.7% ($552)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (153.9 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (241.5 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (416.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Machiasport, ME (2.3 miles ),
Machias, ME (2.5 miles ),
Jonesboro, ME (2.6 miles ),
Jonesport, ME (2.7 miles ),
Whitneyville, ME (2.8 miles ),
Marshfield, ME (2.8 miles ),
East Machias, ME (3.2 miles ),
Beals, ME (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 44.62 N, Longitude: 67.47 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 6 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $136,700
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $246,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $246,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $184,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $184,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $181,200
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $181,200
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $150,200
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $132,800
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $150,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Roque Bluffs, ME residents
Average permit cost in Roque Bluffs, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Roque Bluffs, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (34.0%)
  • Public administration (18.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.8%)
  • Health care (6.8%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (56.9%)
  • Public administration (15.5%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.6%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (22.2%)
  • Health care (15.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.1%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
  • Social assistance (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Roque Bluffs, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (29.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (51.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.6%)
  • Carpenters (6.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.2%)
  • Other financial specialists (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (11.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.9%)
  • Registered nurses (8.9%)
  • Financial managers (6.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.7%)

Average climate in Roque Bluffs, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Roque Bluffs, Maine average temperatures Roque Bluffs, Maine average precipitation Roque Bluffs, Maine humidity Roque Bluffs, Maine wind speed Roque Bluffs, Maine snowfall Roque Bluffs, Maine sunshine Roque Bluffs, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 50.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.5
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Roque Bluffs-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 83% 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 173.3 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 306.8 miles away from Roque Bluffs 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 307.9 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 219.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/3/2006 at 00:07:38, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 37.8 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 343.2 miles away from Roque Bluffs 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 Washington County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Snows: 5, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Roque Bluffs topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Roque Bluffs:

  • MARSHALL HEALTH CARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MACHIAS, ME)
  • SUNRISE COUNTY HOMECARE SVCS. (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; MACHIAS, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Roque Bluffs:

  • University of Maine (about 62 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,931)
  • Husson University (about 67 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 117 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 132 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 153 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 155 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 160 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)

Points of interest:

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Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.5%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.9%
Whole state:

9.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

27.2%
Whole state:

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

16.8%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Roque Bluffs:

Marital status in Roque Bluffs, ME
  • Never married: 16.9%
  • Now married: 62.8%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 12.4%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

For population 25 years and over in Roque Bluffs:

  • High school or higher: 74.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.1
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Roque Bluffs, ME (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,73137
Evangelical Protestant1,44231
Catholic1,23810
Other64813
None26,797-
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: 16
Washington County:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Washington County:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Washington County:

9.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
Washington County:

11.31 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

9.4%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

28.3%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Roque Bluffs:

  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; 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.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Roque Bluffs:

  • WALZ-FM (95.3 FM; MACHIAS, ME; Owner: WILLIAM MCVICAR & ROGER HOLST, GEN. PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNSX (97.7 FM; WINTER HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WMED (89.7 FM; CALAIS, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBQI (107.7 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WCRQ (102.9 FM; DENNYSVILLE, ME; Owner: WQDY, INC.)

Roque Bluffs fatal accident list:

Jul 23, 2013 09:06 PM, Schoppee Point Road, Lat: 44.611664, Lon: -67.483400, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Mar 10, 1998 01:10 AM, Roquebluffsroad, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 18, 1988 10:07 AM, 12961350, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.7mTotal length
  • 221Total average daily traffic
  • 11Total average daily truck traffic
  • 354Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Robert Parsloe, Roque Bluffs Road (Lat: 44.627917 Lon: -67.473972), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23029 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Rising Tide Towers LLC, Rparsloe@wireless-Partnersllc.Com, , Portl-and, Phone: (207) 808-5000

  • Robert Parsloe, Roque Bluffs Road (Lat: 44.627917 Lon: -67.473972), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23029 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Rising Tide Towers LLC, Rparsloe@wireless-Partnersllc.Com, , Portl-and, Phone: (207) 808-5000

  • Robert Parsloe, Roque Bluffs Road (Lat: 44.627917 Lon: -67.473972), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23029 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Rising Tide Towers LLC, Rparsloe@wireless-Partnersllc.Com, , Portl-and, Phone: (207) 808-5000

  • Robert Parsloe, Roque Bluffs Road (Lat: 44.627917 Lon: -67.473972), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23029 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Rising Tide Towers LLC, Rparsloe@wireless-Partnersllc.Com, , Portl-and, Phone: (207) 808-5000

  • Edward G Roach, Roque Bluffs Road (Lat: 44.627917 Lon: -67.473972), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23029 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Xi, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: K6CLL, Previous Call Sign: KM4REQ, Licensee ID: L00254425, Grant Date: 03/08/2016, Expiration Date: 03/08/2026, Certifier: Charles Shipman Jr, Registrant: Charles Shipman Jr, 191 N. Duck Cove Road, Roque Bluffs, ME 04654


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Roque Bluffs, ME
  • 80.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.1%Wood
  • 3.8%Electricity
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Roque Bluffs, ME
  • 76.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Roque Bluffs compared to Maine state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above 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.
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