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St. Francis, Maine

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Population in 2010: 485.
Population change since 2000: -15.9%
 
Males: 243  (50.1%)
Females: 242  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

51.3 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04774.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,779 (it was $25,125 in 2000)
St. Francis:

$44,779
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,853 (it was $13,496 in 2000)

St. Francis town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $106,292 (it was $43,900 in 2000)
St. Francis:

$106,292
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 St. Francis: 86.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in St. Francis, ME (2010)
    • 46796.3%White alone
    • 91.9%American Indian alone
    • 61.2%Two or more races
    • 30.6%Hispanic

Races in St. Francis 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 St. Francis, Maine as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in St. Francis is 485 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: United States (46.3%), French (33.4%), Irish (11.4%), French Canadian (6.4%), English (4.3%), Italian (1.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/01/1967

Elevation: 597 feet

Land area: 29.8 square miles.

Population density: 16 people per square mile   (very low).

St. Francis, Maine map

14 residents are foreign born (2.4% North America).

This town:

2.4%
Maine:

2.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
St. Francis town:

0.8% ($368)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (251.3 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (352.1 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (502.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Allagash, ME (3.2 miles ),
Wallagrass, ME (3.5 miles ),
Eagle Lake, ME (3.8 miles ),
Fort Kent, ME (3.9 miles ),
New Canada, ME (4.1 miles ),
Frenchville, ME (4.9 miles ),
St. Agatha, ME (5.1 miles ),
Madawaska, ME (5.3 miles )

Latitude: 47.16 N, Longitude: 68.87 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in St. Francis, ME in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $60,000
Number of permits per 10,000 St. Francis, ME residents
Average permit cost in St. Francis, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.2%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in St. Francis, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (29.9%)
  • Wood products (9.7%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (48.3%)
  • Wood products (13.6%)
  • Truck transportation (6.1%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.4%)
  • Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers (2.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.5%)
  • Educational services (15.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.9%)
  • Personal & laundry services (8.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.6%)
  • Wood products (5.0%)
Most common occupations in St. Francis, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.0%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (8.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (15.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Woodworkers (4.1%)
  • Carpenters (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.1%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.4%)
  • Cashiers (6.6%)

Average climate in St. Francis, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

St. Francis-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 296.0 miles away from the city 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 21.8 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 297.9 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 345.5 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 261.4 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 286.0 miles away from St. Francis 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).
St. Francis topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near St. Francis:

  • FOREST HILL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FORT KENT, ME)
  • NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; FORT KENT, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to St. Francis:

  • University of Maine (about 158 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,931)
  • Husson University (about 162 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 184 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 201 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 244 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 252 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 252 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)

Public elementary/middle school in St. Francis:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Saint Frances Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in St. Francis: Saint Francis Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Old Saint Charles Cemetery (1), Saint Charles Cemetery (2), Saint Pauls Congregational Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Bran Lake (A), McLean Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Thibideau Brook (A), McLean Brook (B), Wiggins Brook (C), Petite Brook (D). Display/hide their locations 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 town:

2.1 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.1%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.6%
Whole state:

9.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

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

7.7%
Whole state:

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

3.3%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in St. Francis:

Marital status in St. Francis, ME
  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 63.3%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 5.6%

For population 25 years and over in St. Francis:

  • High school or higher: 64.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 10.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 39.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.9
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for St. Francis, 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
This county:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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.
Maine:

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
Aroostook County:

9.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

11.7%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.6%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in St. Francis:

  • WFST (600 AM; 5 kW; CARIBOU, ME; Owner: NORTHERN BROADCAST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WEGP (1390 AM; 5 kW; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: DECELLES/SMITH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WREM (710 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MONTICELLO, ME; Owner: ALLAN H WEINER)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • 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)

Strongest FM radio stations in St. Francis:

  • WBPW (96.9 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEF (106.5 FM; FORT KENT, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP)
  • WCXX (102.3 FM; MADAWASKA, ME; Owner: THE CANXUS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around St. Francis:

  • W02AU (Channel 2; ST. FRANCIS, ME; Owner: ST. FRANCIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)
  • W04AY (Channel 4; ST. FRANCIS, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in St. Francis, ME
  • 71.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 28.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in St. Francis, ME
  • 96.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.8%No fuel used


St. Francis compared to Maine state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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