West Gardiner, Maine
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Population change since 2000: +19.7%
| Males: 1,719 |  (49.5%) |
| Females: 1,755 |  (50.5%) |
| Median resident age: | 42.1 years |
| Maine median age: | 43.0 years |
Zip codes: 04345.
| West Gardiner: | $78,354 |
| ME: | $69,543 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,819 (it was $19,832 in 2000)
West Gardiner town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $243,308 (it was $89,500 in 2000)
| West Gardiner: | $243,308 |
| ME: | $290,600 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $236,573; detached houses: $257,878; townhouses or other attached units: $279,624; in 2-unit structures: $165,218; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $152,679; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $182,239; mobile homes: $91,490
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in West Gardiner, ME
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- 3,36896.9%White alone
- 451.3%Two or more races
- 290.8%Hispanic
- 140.4%American Indian alone
- 110.3%Black alone
- 70.2%Asian alone
Races in West Gardiner detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in West Gardiner, Maine as of May 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in West Gardiner is 579 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.
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Ancestries: English (19.7%), French (13.8%), Irish (13.2%), United States (9.1%), French Canadian (7.4%), Scottish (6.8%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated on 08/08/1850
Land area: 24.6 square miles.
Population density: 141 people per square mile (very low).
42 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 1.4% |
| Maine: | 2.9% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| West Gardiner town: | 1.3% ($1,174) |
| Maine: | 1.5% ($1,417) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME 
(43.3 miles , pop. 64,249).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (145.1 miles , pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (309.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Farmingdale, ME (2.4 miles ),
), Manchester, ME (2.4 miles ),
), Randolph, ME (2.5 miles ),
), Winthrop, ME (2.7 miles )
)Latitude: 44.23 N, Longitude: 69.89 W
Area code: 207
| Here: | 2.8% |
| Maine: | 3.4% |
- Public administration (17.5%)
- Health care (11.1%)
- Construction (8.8%)
- Educational services (7.7%)
- Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.8%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (3.6%)
- Finance & insurance (3.1%)
- Construction (16.3%)
- Public administration (13.4%)
- Educational services (5.6%)
- Repair & maintenance (4.6%)
- Transportation equipment (4.4%)
- Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.3%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
- Public administration (21.6%)
- Health care (18.6%)
- Educational services (9.9%)
- Finance & insurance (4.2%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (3.4%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.1%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.0%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.8%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
- Carpenters (4.0%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (12.0%)
- Registered nurses (5.9%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.8%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)
- Accountants and auditors (3.7%)
- Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.7%)
Average climate in West Gardiner, Maine
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 63.9. This is about average.
| City: | 63.9 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 2.80. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 2.80 |
| U.S.: | 5.11 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 0.185. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.185 |
| U.S.: | 1.515 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 29.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 29.4 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.00. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 6.00 |
| U.S.: | 8.11 |
Earthquake activity:
West Gardiner-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 76% 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 58.1 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 189.4 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 190.3 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 99.2 miles away from West Gardiner center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 222.1 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 25.2 miles away from West Gardiner 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 Kennebec County (21) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 4
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Snows: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near West Gardiner:
- ROBINSON HLTH CARE FAC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GARDINER, ME)
- MERRILL MEMORIAL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GARDINER, ME)
- MAINEGENERAL MEDICAL CENTER -GARDINER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GARDINER, ME)
- HERITAGE REHAB AND LIVING CTR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WINTHROP, ME)
- SUPPORTIVE LIVING SYSTEMS INC (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
- KENNEBEC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 8 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
- MAINE GENERAL REHAB AND NURSING AT GLENRIDGE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Gardiner:
- University of Maine at Augusta (about 9 miles; Augusta, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,204)
- University of Maine at Farmington (about 34 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 41 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
- Southern Maine Community College (about 44 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
- University of Southern Maine (about 44 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
- University of New England (about 59 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)
- Husson University (about 69 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
Private high school in West Gardiner:
Public elementary/middle school in West Gardiner:
- HELEN THOMPSON SCHOOL (Location: 309 SPEARS CORNER ROAD, Grades: PK-5)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in West Gardiner: West Gardiner Fire Department Station 2 (A), West Gardiner Fire Department Station 1 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemetery: Fairbanks Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Horseshoe Pond (A), Lily Pond (B), Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Grover Brook (A), Cold Stream (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Birthplace of: John Frank Stevens - Civil engineer.
Drinking water stations with addresses in West Gardiner and their reported violations in the past:
NORTHPORT VILLAGE CORP WTR DEP (Population served: 650, Purch groundwater):Past monitoring violations:MMEF-HANLEY BUILDING (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2008 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-03-2011), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-03-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUN-17-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-21-2011)
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2008 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-03-2011), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-03-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUN-17-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-21-2011)
Past health violations:Past monitoring violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-29-2013), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-29-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-12-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-24-2013)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-31-2008), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-31-2008), St Public Notif received (AUG-15-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-07-2011), St Intentional no-action (SEP-09-2011)
- MCL, Average - Between JAN-2007 and MAR-2007, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-03-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-03-2007)
- MCL, Average - Between OCT-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-12-2006), St Compliance achieved (DEC-12-2006)
- MCL, Average - Between JUL-2006 and SEP-2006, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-12-2006), St Compliance achieved (DEC-12-2006)
- MCL, Average - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUN-07-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-07-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-07-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUN-07-2006), St Compliance achieved (AUG-15-2006)
- 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.5 people |
| Maine: | 2.3 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 71.9% |
| Whole state: | 62.9% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 10.7% |
| Whole state: | 9.4% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
- Gay men: 0.7% of all households
| This town: | 5.3% |
| Whole state: | 10.9% |
| This town: | 2.3% |
| Whole state: | 4.1% |
4 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
5 people in other group homes in 2000
For population 15 years and over in West Gardiner:
- Never married: 21.5%
- Now married: 61.1%
- Separated: 0.3%
- Widowed: 4.8%
- Divorced: 12.2%
For population 25 years and over in West Gardiner:
- High school or higher: 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.0%
- Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
- Unemployed: 3.3%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.2 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 9.9 |
| Maine average: | 11.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for West Gardiner, ME (based on Kennebec County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 21,758 | 11 |
| Mainline Protestant | 8,999 | 60 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 5,829 | 56 |
| Other | 2,466 | 17 |
| None | 83,099 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 24
| Kennebec County: | 1.99 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.80 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
| Here: | 0.17 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 0.14 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
| This county: | 1.41 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.20 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 77
| Kennebec County: | 6.38 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 105
| Kennebec County: | 8.70 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 11.02 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Kennebec County: | 8.6% |
| Maine: | 8.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| This county: | 28.2% |
| Maine: | 25.0% |
Businesses in West Gardiner, ME
- Burger King: 1
- Starbucks: 1
Strongest AM radio stations in West Gardiner:
- WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WEZW (1400 AM; 1 kW; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WMDR (1340 AM; 1 kW; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
- WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
- WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
- WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
- WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WJJB (900 AM; 1 kW; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
- WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WJTO (730 AM; 1 kW; BATH, ME; Owner: BLUE JEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
Strongest FM radio stations in West Gardiner:
- WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WABK-FM (104.3 FM; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WKCG (101.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
- WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
- WCLZ (98.9 FM; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WMEK-FM (99.9 FM; AUBURN, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
- WCME (96.7 FM; BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
TV broadcast stations around West Gardiner:
- WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
- WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
- WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
- WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
- WPXT (Channel 51; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: HMW, INC.)
- WPME (Channel 35; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
- WFYW-LP (Channel 69; FAIRFIELD/WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 11Number of bridges
- 299ft / 91.4mTotal length
- 1,239,771Total average daily traffic
- 61,985Total average daily truck traffic
- 59,265Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 2Before 1900
- 21930-1939
- 11960-1969
- 41970-1979
- 12010-2019
- 12020-2022
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in West Gardiner)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
2- Maine Turnpike Exit 14 Gardiner (Lat: 44.209528 Lon: -69.831722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: KHG32,
Assigned Frequencies: 156.060 MHz, Grant Date: 11/05/2014, Expiration Date: 09/28/2024, Registrant: Radio Communications Management, 158 Rand Rd, Portland, ME 04102, Phone: (207) 797-7503, Email:
- Maine Tpke Mile 97.13 (Lat: 44.189806 Lon: -69.846722), Type: Bant, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WNXP263,
Assigned Frequencies: 156.060 MHz, Grant Date: 09/02/2021, Expiration Date: 10/17/2031, Registrant: Radio Communications Management. Inc, 158 Rand Road, Portland, ME 04102, Phone: (207) 797-7503, Fax: (207) 878-3521, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in West Gardiner)FAA Registered Aircraft:
2- Aircraft: CESSNA 170B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 3525C, N3525C, N-3525C, Serial Number: 26568, Airworthiness Date: 11/18/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 01/19/2017
Registrant (Individual): Alfred B Brann, 35 Farrs Rd, West Gardiner, ME 04345
Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/29/2013 - 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: 7377A, N7377A, N-7377A, Serial Number: 29477, Airworthiness Date: 10/18/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 01/19/2017
Registrant (Individual): Alfred B Brann, 35 Farrs Rd, West Gardiner, ME 04345
Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/07/2013
2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
- Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in West Gardiner, ME
- 8765.9%Structure Fires
- 2518.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
- 1914.4%Outside Fires
- 10.8%Other
According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 9. The highest number of fires - 25 took place in 2012, and the least - 2 in 2005. The data has a growing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (65.9%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (18.9%).
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 89.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 9.3%Wood
- 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 0.5%Electricity
- 71.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 14.4%Electricity
- 6.1%Wood
- 4.5%Other fuel
- 3.8%Utility gas
West Gardiner compared to Maine state average:
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage 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.
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