Newport, Maine

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Population in 2010: 1,776.
Population change since 2000: +1.3%
Males: 818  (46.1%)
Females: 958  (53.9%)
Median resident age:

55.3 years
Maine median age:

45.1 years

Zip codes: 04953.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,606 (it was $26,793 in 2000)
Newport:

$37,606
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,871 (it was $15,102 in 2000)

Newport CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $180,998 (it was $72,200 in 2000)
Newport:

$180,998
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $224,413; detached houses: $224,145; mobile homes: $231,205

Median gross rent in 2022: $813.

March 2022 cost of living index in Newport: 87.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.5%
(16.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 86.0% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Newport, ME (2022)
    • 1,41694.7%White alone
    • 442.9%Two or more races
    • 241.6%Hispanic
    • 20.1%Black alone

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



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Newport, Maine as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Newport is 185 to 1.


Crime rates in Newport by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
1
(32.1)
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)
1
(30.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(30.5)
1
(30.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(31.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(93.1)
1
(31.0)
2
(61.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(30.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(61.1)
1
(30.5)
2
(61.1)
2
(61.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(30.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(30.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
3
(96.3)
1
(30.5)
2
(61.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(61.9)
1
(30.8)
2
(62.0)
1
(31.0)
3
(91.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(32.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
17
(545.9)
37
(1,130)
23
(702.3)
20
(610.7)
12
(369.2)
5
(154.8)
12
(370.1)
14
(434.2)
4
(124.1)
18
(550.0)
13
(397.7)
12
(366.7)
2
(61.6)
3
(96.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
96
(3,083)
121
(3,695)
77
(2,351)
72
(2,198)
85
(2,615)
69
(2,136)
49
(1,511)
55
(1,706)
47
(1,458)
40
(1,222)
40
(1,224)
22
(672.4)
56
(1,726)
45
(1,442)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(32.1)
5
(152.7)
2
(61.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(31.0)
1
(30.8)
4
(124.1)
4
(124.1)
2
(61.1)
2
(61.2)
1
(30.6)
3
(92.4)
2
(64.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(31.0)
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 index247.6287.9193.9149.0148.9135.9104.3195.4107.9168.781.7140.680.776.0

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 Newport, ME

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 6 (6 officers - 5 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.85
Maine average:

1.71
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Ancestries: American (50.5%), English (14.3%), Irish (12.4%), French Canadian (5.2%), Scottish (4.4%), Italian (2.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 06/14/1814

Elevation: 202 feet

Land area: 3.50 square miles.

Population density: 508 people per square mile   (low).

Newport, Maine map

20 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.3%
Maine:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Newport CDP:

1.3% ($970)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (94.9 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (196.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (361.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Palmyra, ME (2.2 miles ),
Plymouth, ME (2.4 miles ),
Detroit, ME (2.5 miles ),
Pittsfield, ME (2.6 miles ),
Corinna, ME (2.7 miles ),
Etna, ME (2.8 miles ),
Stetson, ME (2.8 miles ),
St. Albans, ME (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.84 N, Longitude: 69.27 W

Area code: 207

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2014: 8 buildings, average cost: $174,400
  • 2013: 10 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2012: 7 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $312,500
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $105,500
  • 2009: 8 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 2008: 11 buildings, average cost: $98,700
  • 2007: 12 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2006: 13 buildings, average cost: $151,300
  • 2005: 19 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2004: 33 buildings, average cost: $84,900
  • 2003: 28 buildings, average cost: $101,500
  • 2002: 11 buildings, average cost: $62,000
  • 2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $54,200
  • 2000: 12 buildings, average cost: $80,600
  • 1999: 17 buildings, average cost: $91,200
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $59,100
  • 1997: 14 buildings, average cost: $50,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Newport, ME residents
Average permit cost in Newport, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Maine:

3.4%
Most common industries in Newport, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.3%)
  • Wood products (4.8%)
  • Construction (4.7%)
  • Leather & allied products (4.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Wood products (6.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.2%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Leather & allied products (5.3%)
  • Health care (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (17.2%)
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.8%)
  • Gasoline stations (3.9%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Newport, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
  • Cashiers (3.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.6%)
  • Computer specialists (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.8%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.9%)

Average climate in Newport, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Newport, 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 57.5. This is better than average.

City:

57.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2001 was 28.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 5.62. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.62
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Newport-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 218.8 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 109.8 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 220.0 miles away from Newport center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 257.9 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 147.9 miles away from Newport 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 27.5 miles away from Newport 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 Penobscot County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Snows: 5, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Newport topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Newport:

  • PITTSFIELD REHAB AND NURSING (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PITTSFIELD, ME)
  • BIRCH GROVE REHAB AND LIVING CTR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PITTSFIELD, ME)
  • SQUARE ROAD GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; SAINT ALBANS, ME)
  • SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 6 miles away; PITTSFIELD, ME)
  • SANFIELD REHAB AND LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HARTLAND, ME)
  • DEXTER HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; DEXTER, ME)

Airports located in Newport:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newport:

  • Husson University (about 24 miles; Bangor, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine (about 30 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 44 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 45 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 93 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 95 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 96 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)

Public high school in Newport:

Public elementary/middle schools in Newport:

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Library in Newport:

  • NEWPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $75,191; Location: 145 MAIN STREET; 16,262 books; 661 audio materials; 673 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 20 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Pathway Community Church, 531 Moosehead Trail, Newport 207.368.9977 www.pathwaycrc.org Making a pathway in the wilderness...

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Newport: Christies Campground (A), Newport Public Library (B), Newport Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Newport include: Calvary Baptist Church (A), Newport Full Gospel Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: East Branch Sebasticook River Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Maine State - Courts- District Court- Newport (12 Water Street).

Birthplace of: Alice Harriman - Poet.

Penobscot County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Newport and their reported violations in the past:

NEWPORT WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 1,590, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-06-2004), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-04-2006), St BCA signed (JUN-27-2006), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-19-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-01-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-06-2004), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-04-2006), St BCA signed (JUN-27-2006), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-19-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-01-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-06-2004), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-04-2006), St BCA signed (JUN-27-2006), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-19-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-01-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-06-2004), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-04-2006), St BCA signed (JUN-27-2006), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-19-2007), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-29-2010), St Compliance achieved (JAN-01-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-06-2004), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-04-2006), St BCA signed (JUN-27-2006), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-19-2007), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-29-2010), St Compliance achieved (JAN-01-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-06-2004), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-04-2006), St BCA signed (JUN-27-2006), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-19-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-01-2013)
  • 39 other older health violations
RSU 19 ETNA-DIXMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Population served: 355, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (DEC-18-2006), St Public Notif requested (FEB-20-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-20-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAY-19-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-19-2008), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-19-2008), St Compliance achieved (OCT-22-2008), St Intentional no-action (JUL-22-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-19-2008), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-19-2008), St Compliance achieved (OCT-22-2008), St Intentional no-action (JUL-22-2011)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
ANGLERS RESTAURANT (Population served: 297, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-01-2013), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-01-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-10-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-23-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
RSU 19 ST ALBANS CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL (Population served: 148, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
CHRISTIES CAMPGROUND (Address: #61 CHRISTIES CAMPGROUND RD , Population served: 148, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
SEBASTICOOK LAKE CAMPGROUND (Population served: 135, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-02-2009), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-02-2009), St Public Notif received (NOV-12-2009), St Compliance achieved (AUG-10-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
OLD DUTCH TREAT (Population served: 28, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-06-2012), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-06-2012), St Public Notif received (JUL-24-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-29-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-12-2011), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-12-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-21-2011), St Compliance achieved (AUG-29-2012)
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

57.8%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

12.9%
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: 0.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Newport (2011 data):

  • Bank of America, National Association: Newport Branch at 88 Main Street, branch established on 1969/01/30. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • People's United Bank: Newport Branch at Junctions Routes 2 And 7, branch established on 1997/05/28. Info updated 2012/02/16: Bank assets: $27,319.3 mil, Deposits: $20,835.4 mil, headquarters in Bridgeport, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 374 total offices
  • TD Bank, National Association: Newport Branch at 76 Main Street, branch established on 1975/10/18. 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
  • KeyBank National Association: Newport Branch at 63 Main Street, branch established on 1972/09/05. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $86,198.8 mil, Deposits: $64,214.8 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1067 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp

For population 15 years and over in Newport:

Marital status in Newport, ME
  • Never married: 16.7%
  • Now married: 43.7%
  • Separated: 0.1%
  • Widowed: 10.3%
  • Divorced: 29.2%

For population 25 years and over in Newport:

  • High school or higher: 86.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 10.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Maine average:

10.3

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Newport, ME (based on Penobscot County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic16,58115
Mainline Protestant9,71559
Evangelical Protestant7,52380
Other2,93622
Orthodox3001
None116,868-
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: 34
This county:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 38
Penobscot County:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 85
This county:

5.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 110
This county:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.0%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.0%
Maine:

25.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Newport:

49.8%
Maine:

53.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Newport:

46.8%
Maine:

52.9%

Average BMI:
Newport:

28.7
Maine:

28.3

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.7%
Maine:

19.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Newport:

5.8%
Maine:

8.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

32.6%
Maine:

34.3%

General health condition:
Newport:

58.0%
State:

60.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Newport:

76.1%
Maine:

79.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Newport, ME Residents
Businesses in Newport, ME
NameCountNameCount
Circle K4Rite Aid1
FedEx1Sears1
Ford1Subway1
GNC1U-Haul1
H&R Block1U.S. Cellular1
McDonald's1UPS1
Pizza Hut1

Strongest AM radio stations in Newport:

  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • 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)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WTVL (1490 AM; 1 kW; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newport:

  • WJCX (99.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, ME; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBZN (107.3 FM; OLD TOWN, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDME-FM (103.1 FM; DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Newport:

  • WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
  • W36CK (Channel 36; BANGOR, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • Newport, Maine
  • Fatal accident count16
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents26
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
  • Fatalities17
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents49
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Maine average
  • Fatal accident count2071
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents2937
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons913
  • Fatalities2265
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents5197
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents54
See more detailed statistics of Newport fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 37.1mTotal length
  • 45,843Total average daily traffic
  • 2,289Total average daily truck traffic
  • 64,829Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Michael J Umano, Off Mousehead Trail (Route 7) (Lat: 44.874500 Lon: -69.283694), Type: 60.9, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Michael J Umano, Off Mousehead Trail (Route 7) (Lat: 44.874500 Lon: -69.283694), Type: 60.9, Structure height: 23019 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Michael J Umano, 606 Moosehead Trail (Lat: 44.874528 Lon: -69.283667), Type: 60.9, Structure height: 23019 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Michael J Umano, 606 Moosehead Trail (Lat: 44.874528 Lon: -69.283667), Type: 60.9, Structure height: 23019 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1011


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Newport Fire Sta (Lat: 44.836167 Lon: -69.272278), Call Sign: KRT93, Licensee ID: L00046646,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.760 MHz, Grant Date: 03/04/2014, Expiration Date: 05/23/2024, Registrant: County Of Penobscot

  • Town Hall Fire Station (Lat: 44.836167 Lon: -69.271722), Call Sign: WAX542, Licensee ID: L00046646,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.775 MHz, Grant Date: 04/22/2015, Expiration Date: 04/03/2025, Registrant: County Of Penobscot

  • 27 Water St (Lat: 44.836167 Lon: -69.272278), Structure height: 14 m, Call Sign: WNRE219,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.695 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2015, Expiration Date: 01/24/2025, Registrant: State Of Maine, O.I.T., Radio Operations, 66 Industrial Drive, Augusta, ME 04333-0147, Phone: (207) 624-9990, Email:

  • Lat: 44.823889 Lon: -69.246667, Call Sign: WPUH290,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.887 MHz, Grant Date: 01/05/2022, Expiration Date: 03/15/2031, Certifier: Daniel B Gerry, Registrant: Atlantic Communications Inc, 40 Freedom Parkway, Hermon, Me 04401, Bangor, ME 04402-0596, Phone: (207) 848-7590, Fax: (207) 974-3151, Email:

  • Routes 7 & 11 (Lat: 44.841389 Lon: -69.255833), Call Sign: WPWT822,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.212 MHz, 469.037 MHz, 469.237 MHz, 469.062 MHz, 469.262 MHz, 469.087 MHz, 469.287 MHz, 469.112 MHz, 469.312 MHz, 469.137 MHz... (+21 more), Grant Date: 01/21/2003, Expiration Date: 01/21/2013, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2013, Certifier: Ian H Robinson, Registrant: Panasonic Information Systems Company, 1707 N Randall Road E1-D9, Elgin, IL 60123-7847, Phone: (847) 468-5318, Fax: (847) 468-5331, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • 108 Elm St (Lat: 44.832000 Lon: -69.266139), Overall height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WPNC382,
    Assigned Frequencies: 946.875 MHz, 947.125 MHz, Grant Date: 06/04/1998, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 04/20/2009, Registrant: Clear Channel Communications, Inc., 2625 S. Memorial Drive, Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74129, Phone: (918) 664-4581, Fax: (918) 664-3066, Email:

  • Nokomis, 660 Moosehead Trail Newport (Lat: 44.874500 Lon: -69.283667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQRF604,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 05/02/2013, Expiration Date: 05/02/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/24/2020, Certifier: Jessica B Lyons, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St Rm 2100, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • NEWPORT, Industrial Park Grogin Avenue (Lat: 44.826389 Lon: -69.249194), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQTV846,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2014, Expiration Date: 04/23/2024, Cancellation Date: 09/15/2015, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E Renner Road, B3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:

  • NEWPORT, Industrial Park Grogin Avenue (Lat: 44.826389 Lon: -69.249194), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQXK386,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/30/2016, Expiration Date: 03/30/2026, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • Plymouth, Condon Road (Lat: 44.812722 Lon: -69.216167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 58 m, Overall height: 59 m, Call Sign: WREM883,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2019, Expiration Date: 11/07/2029, Certifier: Jim Mckenna, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Newport)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 43562, N43562, N-43562, Serial Number: 7221, Airworthiness Date: 07/14/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/30/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Cameron F Bryce, 606 Mullen Rd, Newport, ME 04953
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 4410Q, N4410Q, N-4410Q, Serial Number: 17261699, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 05/02/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 12/23/2005
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Benjamin D Ayer, 185 Kitchen Hill Rd, Newport, ME 04953, Other Owners: Sara J Ayer

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$92,2551$178,7208$105,0481$84,8101$185,700
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$00$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$03$179,5071$17,3800$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$02$125,1800$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0130.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$65,590
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0130.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Newport, ME
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Newport, ME - Value

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fires - 18 took place in 2010, and the least - 1 in 2017. The data has a constant trend.
    Fire incident types in Newport, ME When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (84.4%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (8.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Newport, ME
    • 9284.4%Structure Fires
    • 98.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 54.6%Outside Fires
    • 32.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Newport, ME
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Newport, ME
  • 51.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 28.2%Electricity
  • 7.9%Wood
  • 7.9%No fuel used
  • 4.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Newport, ME
  • 65.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 26.6%Electricity
  • 8.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Newport compared to Maine state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 5 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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