Searsport, Maine

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Population in 2010: 992.
Population change since 2000: -10.0%
Males: 522  (52.7%)
Females: 470  (47.3%)
Median resident age:

50.4 years
Maine median age:

45.1 years

Zip codes: 04974.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,809 (it was $27,222 in 2000)
Searsport:

$60,809
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $44,224 (it was $24,177 in 2000)

Searsport CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $339,389 (it was $93,200 in 2000)
Searsport:

$339,389
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

Median gross rent in 2022: $895.

March 2022 cost of living index in Searsport: 88.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.5%

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According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Searsport, Maine as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Searsport is 309 to 1.


Crime rates in Searsport by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(38.2)
1
(38.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(38.1)
1
(38.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(37.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(38.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(38.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
4
(155.2)
2
(76.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(38.1)
0
(0.0)
3
(112.4)
1
(37.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
12
(465.7)
18
(688.3)
20
(764.8)
7
(267.8)
17
(649.4)
10
(380.7)
15
(570.6)
5
(190.3)
9
(341.2)
14
(524.7)
4
(151.1)
5
(189.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
42
(1,630)
42
(1,606)
38
(1,453)
44
(1,683)
45
(1,719)
28
(1,066)
15
(570.6)
19
(723.3)
20
(758.2)
9
(337.3)
8
(302.1)
11
(417.5)
3
(113.9)
5
(187.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
6
(232.8)
1
(38.2)
1
(38.2)
4
(153.0)
3
(114.6)
1
(38.1)
1
(38.0)
2
(76.1)
9
(341.2)
3
(112.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(38.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(37.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(38.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index147.5161.4145.3109.8123.4102.896.256.081.5111.730.263.44.610.5

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Searsport, ME

Crime rate in Searsport detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.52
Maine average:

1.71
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Searsport, ME City Guides:

Ancestries: American (43.8%), English (14.6%), Irish (9.0%), French Canadian (7.4%), Slovak (7.2%), Scandinavian (4.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/13/1845

Elevation: 60 feet

Land area: 4.38 square miles.

Population density: 226 people per square mile   (very low).

Searsport, Maine map

8 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.7%
Maine:

2.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,869 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $5,563 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (86.7 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (183.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (354.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Stockton Springs, ME (2.1 miles ),
Belfast, ME (2.3 miles ),
Swanville, ME (2.5 miles ),
Castine, ME (2.6 miles ),
Prospect, ME (2.6 miles ),
Verona, ME (2.8 miles ),
Northport, ME (2.9 miles ),
Verona Island, ME (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.46 N, Longitude: 68.92 W

Area code: 207

Distribution of median household income in Searsport, ME in 2022
Distribution of house value in Searsport, ME in 2022
Searsport satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $106,800
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $106,800
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $119,400
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $155,500
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $111,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Searsport, ME residents
Average permit cost in Searsport, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Maine:

3.4%
Most common industries in Searsport, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.4%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.3%)
  • Food (5.1%)
  • Paper (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Paper (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.8%)
  • Food (5.3%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.2%)
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.8%)
  • Social assistance (9.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Food (4.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Searsport, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (6.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.0%)
  • Cashiers (7.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.1%)

Average climate in Searsport, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Searsport, Maine environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 49.0. This is significantly better than average.

City:

49.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 5.36. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.36
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Searsport-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 79% 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 104.9 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 235.8 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 236.9 miles away from Searsport center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 149.0 miles away from Searsport center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 271.1 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 29.7 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 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).
Searsport topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Searsport:

  • HARBOR HILL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • BRADBURY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • THE COMMONS AT TALL PINES (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • DIALYSIS CLINIC INC. - BELFAST (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 6 miles away; BELFAST, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Searsport:

  • Husson University (about 27 miles; Bangor, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine (about 33 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 45 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 63 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 86 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 88 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 90 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)

Public high school in Searsport:

Public elementary/middle schools in Searsport:

See full list of schools located in Searsport

Library in Searsport:

  • CARVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $95,278; Location: 12 UNION STREET; 9,203 books; 523 audio materials; 1,050 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 37 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Searsport Fire Department South Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Reservoirs: Mill Pond (A), Mill Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Park in Searsport: Mosman Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Penobscot Marine Museum Store (40 West Main Street).

Hotels: Comfort Inn (35 Searsport Terrace), Snuggle Inn (10 E Main St).

Birthplace of: Roswell K. Colcord - Centenarian.

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 Searsport and their reported violations in the past:

SEARSPORT WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 2,543, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.0 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

54.6%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.5%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Searsport (2011 data):

  • TD Bank, National Association: Searsport Branch at 16 East Main Street, branch established on 1976/06/07. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Bangor Savings Bank: Searsport Branch at 17 Main Street, branch established on 1933/11/20. Info updated 2008/12/02: Bank assets: $2,556.3 mil, Deposits: $1,940.3 mil, headquarters in Bangor, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 58 total offices, Holding Company: Bangor Bancorp, Mhc

For population 15 years and over in Searsport:

Marital status in Searsport, ME
  • Never married: 35.2%
  • Now married: 42.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.3%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

For population 25 years and over in Searsport:

  • High school or higher: 93.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 20.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Maine average:

10.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Searsport
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Searsport, 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
This county:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

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:
Here:

9.2%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.1%
Maine:

25.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Searsport:

58.2%
Maine:

53.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Searsport:

56.5%
Maine:

52.9%

Average BMI:
Searsport:

27.8
Maine:

28.3

People feeling badly about themselves:
Searsport:

18.2%
Maine:

19.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.4%
Maine:

8.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Searsport:

7.2
Maine:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

33.6%
Maine:

34.3%

General health condition:
Searsport:

63.7%
Maine:

60.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Searsport:

78.6%
State:

79.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Searsport, ME Residents
Businesses in Searsport, ME
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Dunkin Donuts1Subway1
FedEx1U-Haul1

Strongest AM radio stations in Searsport:

  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Searsport:

  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBYA (105.5 FM; ISLESBORO, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMTED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WBQX (106.9 FM; THOMASTON, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
  • WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNSX (97.7 FM; WINTER HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WLKE (99.1 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Searsport:

  • WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
  • WCKD-LP (Channel 30; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: J. MCLEOD, ME FAMILY B/CING., INC.)
  • W36CK (Channel 36; BANGOR, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WLBZ (Channel 2; BANGOR, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMEB-TV (Channel 12; ORONO, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBGR-LP (Channel 33; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: MAINE FAMILY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • Searsport, Maine
  • Fatal accident count18
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents29
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:5
  • Fatalities20
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents52
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2
  • Maine average
  • Fatal accident count2502
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents3528
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1001
  • Fatalities2763
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents5970
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents157
See more detailed statistics of Searsport fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 12,501Total average daily traffic
  • 625Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Searsport)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • MT EPHRAIM, Atop Mount Ephraim Peak .35 Km E Of Mount Ephraim Rd (Lat: 44.524167 Lon: -68.953889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WPTD246,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.130 MHz, Grant Date: 06/14/2021, Expiration Date: 08/31/2031, Certifier: Owen R Smith, Registrant: Waldo County Emergency Management Agency, 4 Public Safety Way, Belfast, ME 04915, Phone: (207) 338-3870, Fax: (207) 338-1890, Email:

  • Lat: 44.458333 Lon: -68.900833, Call Sign: WQLJ814,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.892 MHz, 159.922 MHz, 160.012 MHz, 160.177 MHz, Grant Date: 02/17/2010, Expiration Date: 02/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 04/18/2020, Certifier: Duane Seekins, Registrant: New Wave Licensing Services Inc, 517 Sachs Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0910, Fax: (171) 334-4739, Email:

  • Lat: 44.525333 Lon: -68.953917, Call Sign: WQPS397,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.442 MHz, Grant Date: 05/25/2022, Expiration Date: 08/02/2032, Certifier: Shawn Romanoski, Registrant: State Of Maine, O.I.T., Radio Operations, 66 Industrial Drive, Augusta, ME 04333-0147, Phone: (207) 624-9990, Email:

  • MT EPHRAIM, Mount Ephraim Road (Lat: 44.525333 Lon: -68.953917), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQPS427,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.730 MHz, Grant Date: 05/25/2022, Expiration Date: 08/02/2032, Certifier: David J Plourde, Registrant: State Of Maine, O.I.T., Radio Operations, 66 Industrial Drive, Augusta, ME 04333-0147, Phone: (207) 624-9990, Email:

  • Mount Ephraim Road (Lat: 44.525333 Lon: -68.953917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQSC862,
    Assigned Frequencies: 172.462 MHz, 173.600 MHz, Grant Date: 06/28/2023, Expiration Date: 09/03/2033, Certifier: Marc D Fisher, Registrant: State Of Maine, O.I.T., Radio Operations, 66 Industrial Drive, Augusta, ME 04333-0147, Phone: (207) 624-9990, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Searsport)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1
  • WILLIAMS JEREMY DBA, 23 Porter St, Searsport, ME 04974
    Certificate: D007690 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 11/02/2020, Expiration Date: 11/01/2021

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7KCAB (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2995G, N2995G, N-2995G, Serial Number: 38, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 12/22/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 06/08/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Frederick D Vincent, 27 Sandy Ridge Ln, Searsport, ME 04974
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7BCM (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 777EG, N777EG, N-777EG, Serial Number: 7BCM-2, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 03/30/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 03/30/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Jeremy Williams, 23 Porter St, Searsport, ME 04974

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 reported fires - 31 took place in 2007, and the least - 1 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Searsport, ME When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (56.4%), and Outside Fires (24.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Searsport, ME
    • 12756.4%Structure Fires
    • 5524.4%Outside Fires
    • 2511.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 188.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Searsport, ME
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Searsport, ME
  • 67.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 20.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.6%Electricity
  • 2.0%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Searsport, ME
  • 61.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 32.6%Electricity
  • 5.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Searsport compared to Maine state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.