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Washington County

Population in July 2009: 3,158. Population change since 2000: -8.4%
 

Males: 1,493  (47.3%)
Females: 1,665  (52.7%)

Median resident age:  41.8 years
Maine median age:  38.6 years

Zip codes: 04619.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $33,472 (it was $24,623 in 2000)
Calais:

$33,472
Maine:

$45,734
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,289

Calais city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $94,062 (it was $67,300 in 2000)
Calais:

$94,062
Maine:

$177,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $109,932; Detached houses: $119,578; In 2-unit structures: $127,059; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $161,061; Mobile homes: $37,379

Median gross rent in 2009: $458.

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Calais races chart
  • White alone - 3,052 (95.1%)
  • Two or more races - 78 (2.4%)
  • Asian alone - 60 (1.9%)
  • Black alone - 13 (0.4%)
  • American alone - 5 (0.2%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Calais: 92.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (33.0%), Irish (17.7%), French (10.0%), Scottish (9.6%), United States (4.1%), Scotch-Irish (3.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 06/16/1809

Elevation: 19 feet

Land area: 34.0 square miles.

Population density: 93 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Calais:

  • High school or higher: 84.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Calais city:

  • Never married: 21.6%
  • Now married: 53.8%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

380 residents are foreign born (9.4% North America, 1.2% Asia).

This city:  11.0%
Maine:  2.9%


According to our research there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Calais, Maine in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Calais to the number of sex offenders is 351 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,287 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,185 (1.3%)
Calais satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (182.0 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (275.0 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (448.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Robbinston, ME (2.8 miles ), Woodland, ME (2.8 miles ), Baileyville, ME (2.9 miles ), Meddybemps, ME (3.2 miles) , Charlotte, ME (3.3 miles ), Alexander, ME (3.6 miles ), Princeton, ME (3.8 miles ), Perry, ME (3.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 9 buildings, average cost: $69,900
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $51,700
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $96,000
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $69,200
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $86,300
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $75,500
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $73,300
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $90,200
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $48,800
  • 2006: 12 buildings, average cost: $85,900
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $88,600
  • 2008: 9 buildings, average cost: $103,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $61,700
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $43,700

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 45.17 N, Longitude: 67.24 W

Area code: 207

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Calais, Maine accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

11.9%
Maine:

8.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Calais by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 0000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 1310240102
per 100,000 28.785.729.40.059.7120.90.031.40.063.6
Robberies 2010100001
per 100,000 57.50.029.40.029.90.00.00.00.031.8
Assaults 15201924243126422740
per 100,000 431.2571.4559.5707.3716.8937.1799.31317.4855.21271.9
Burglaries 36211517121518171745
per 100,000 1034.8600.0441.7501.0358.4453.4553.3533.2538.51430.8
Thefts 152132139146143159166150161146
per 100,000 4369.13771.44093.14303.04271.24806.55103.04705.15099.84642.3
Auto thefts 3888811001
per 100,000 86.2228.6235.6235.8238.930.230.70.00.031.8
Arson 0000000006
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0190.8
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 386.4400.0363.3373.2421.5518.4411.4522.0419.1612.4

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City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 9 (8 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.54
Maine average:

1.70

Population change in the 1990s: -529 (-13.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (19%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Manufacturing (14%)
  • Health care and social assistance (10%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Retail trade (30%)
  • Educational services (19%)
  • Health care and social assistance (16%)
  • Other services, except public administration (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Personal appearance workers (4%)

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Earthquake activity:

Calais-area historical earthquake activity is below Maine state average. It is 86% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/2006 at 00:07:38, a magnitude 4.3 (3.8 MB, 3.8 MW, 4.3 LG, Depth: 4.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 72.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/2005 at 03:08:57, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 10.6 miles away from Calais center
On 9/16/1994 at 07:01:54, a magnitude 3.6 (3.5 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 47.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/16/1994 at 04:22:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 48.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/16/1994 at 07:40:11, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 47.6 miles away from Calais center
On 9/16/1994 at 07:44:06, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 47.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (18) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Snows: 3, Winds: 2, Floods: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospital/medical center in Calais:

  • CALAIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 24 HOSPITAL LANE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Calais:

  • CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 315 miles away; PLATTSBURGH, NY)
  • ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 320 miles away; ELIZABETHTOWN, NY)
  • MOSES-LUDINGTON HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 320 miles away; TICONDEROGA, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Calais, ME

College/University in Calais:

  • Washington County Community College (Full-time enrollment: 304; Location: One College Drive; Public; Website: www.wccc.me.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Calais:

  • University of Maine (about 73 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 9,235)
  • Husson University (about 80 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,107)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 147 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,074)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 181 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 2,993)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 183 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 5,629)
  • University of New England (about 196 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 3,850)
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 231 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 13,290)

Public high schools in Calais:

Public elementary/middle schools in Calais:

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Library in Calais:

  • CALAIS FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $155,598; Location: 9 UNION STREET; 41,647 books; 814 audio materials; 955 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 50 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Calais: Keenes Lake Campground (A), Whitlocks Mill Light Station (B), Campbells Siding (C), Calais Municipal Wharf (D), Calais Industrial Park (E), Saint Croix Golf Course (F), Calais Chamber of Commerce (G), State of Maine Armory (H), Calais Historic Firehouse (I), Masonic Temple (J), Calais Regional Hospital Health Sciences Library (K), Calais Senior Center (L), Calais Tourist Information Center (M), Holmes Cottage Museum (N), Washington County Technical College Marine Trade Center (O), Washington County Technical College Library (P), Saint Croix Historical Society (Q), United States Customs Office at Milltown (R), United States Customs Office at Calais (S), Calais Central Fire Station (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Calais include: Church of God (A), Community Fellowship Center (B), Immaculate Conception Church (C), Apostolic Revival Center (D), Seventh Day Adventist Church (E), Saint Joseph Church (F), Wesleyan Church (G), Second Baptist Church (H), Saint Annes Episcopal Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Calais Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Keene Lake (A), Magurrewock Lakes (B), Shattuck Lake (C), Beaver Lake (D), Pine Lake (E), Nashs Lake (F), Mud Lake (G), Flowed Land Ponds (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Beaver Brook (A), East Branch Magurrewock Stream (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Calais include: Thomas DiCenzo Athletic Complex (1), Saint Croix Island International Historic Site (2), Calais Historic District (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Calais Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Maine Tourism Association (7 Union Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Heslins Motel & Restaurant (River Road) (1), Calais Motor Inn (293 Main Street) (2), International Motel (626 Main Street) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Court: Maine State - Courts- District Court- Calais (88 South Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 
Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Ozone 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 24.4. This is better than average.
City:

24.4
U.S.:

32.0
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 28.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

28.8
U.S.:

28.3

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

CALAIS WATER DEPT (Population served: 3378, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-16-1998), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-1999)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In OCT-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-08-1998), St Compliance achieved (OCT-20-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2005 and OCT-19-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-11-2005), St Compliance achieved (OCT-19-2005)
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-01-2003 and AUG-11-2004, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-06-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-06-2003), St Compliance achieved (AUG-11-2004)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2002 and APR-10-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-13-2003), St Compliance achieved (APR-10-2003)
MSU 106 CALAIS HIGH SCHOOL (Population served: 345, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-25-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-25-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-09-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-09-2003), St Public Notif received (SEP-18-2003), St Compliance achieved (OCT-14-2003)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In MAR-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance Meeting conducted (MAR-28-2003), St Tech Assistance Visit (MAR-28-2003), St Boil Water Order (MAR-28-2003), St Public Notif requested (MAR-28-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-28-2003), St Public Notif received (APR-09-2003), St Compliance achieved (OCT-14-2003)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-01-1995 and JUL-05-2000, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-05-1996), St Compliance achieved (JUL-05-2000)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 49 regular monitoring violations
KEENES LAKE FAMILY CAMPGROUND (Population served: 273, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
MEDWAY IRVING (Population served: 265, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between JUN-04-2003 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
SHERMAN BIG STOP (Population served: 140, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between SEP-21-2003 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
WASHINGTON CNTY COMM. COLLEGE #2 (Population served: 120, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-20-1997), St Compliance achieved (JAN-04-1999)
MSU 106 ALEXANDER ELEM SCHOOL (Population served: 98, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-01-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-01-2003), St Public Notif received (DEC-24-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-03-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-03-2003), St Public Notif received (MAR-19-2003), St Compliance achieved (OCT-14-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-25-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-25-2002), St Public Notif received (DEC-13-2002), St Compliance achieved (JAN-24-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-02-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-02-2002), St Compliance achieved (JUN-06-2002)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-19-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-19-2005)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In FEB-2005, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-07-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-07-2005)
  • 11 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
WASHINGTON CNTY COMM. COLLEGE #1 (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-24-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-24-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-01-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-01-2003), St Public Notif received (JAN-23-2004)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Calais that have no violations reported:

  • WASHINGTON CNTY COMM. COLLEGE #3 (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 15.1%
(15.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 21.8% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Maine:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.9%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.5%
Whole state:  7.3%

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

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Calais, ME

People in group quarters in Calais:

  • 72 people in nursing homes
  • 46 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 5 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Calais compared to Maine state average:

Calais, Maine environmental map by EPA

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


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Banks with branches in Calais (2011 data):

  • Machias Savings Bank: Calais Branch at 108 North Street, branch established on 03/20/1978. Info updated 08/20/2008: Bank assets: $96.4 mil, Deposits: $83.6 mil, headquarters in Machias, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Machias Bancorp, Mhc
  • The First, N.A.: Calais Branch at 153 North Street, branch established on 06/19/1967. Info updated 06/01/2010: Bank assets: $1,341.7 mil, Deposits: $98.7 mil, headquarters in Damariscotta, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: First Bancorp, Inc., The
  • Bangor Savings Bank: Calais Branch at 232 North Street, branch established on 06/30/1945. Info updated 12/02/2008: Bank assets: $2,364.5 mil, Deposits: $1,752.9 mil, headquarters in Bangor, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 56 total offices, Holding Company: Bangor Bancorp, Mhc

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Calais travel time to work - commute


Calais mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (86%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Washington County Maine:




2008 Presidential Election results in Washington County Maine:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Calais:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 25.86%
Here25.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USACommunity Church of Christ
Adherents47.3%14.8%6.6%5.1%5.0%
Congregations16.0%20.0%12.0%5.3%5.3%
NameEpiscopal ChurchNational Association of Congregational Christian Churches The Wesleyan ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other
Adherents5.0%3.2%2.6%1.7%8.7%
Congregations4.0%9.3%2.7%1.3%24.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 16
Washington County:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

9.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

11.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.4%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

28.3%
Maine:

25.0%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 3$13,013$52,0521$560
Other Government Administration 2$10,153$60,9180$0
Police Protection - Officers 7$36,164$61,9950$0
Police - Other 3$8,224$32,8963$2,705
Firefighters 7$32,510$55,7310$0
Fire - Other 1$1,413$16,9560$0
Streets and Highways 7$23,396$40,1071$2,327
Airports 1$2,743$32,9161$1,527
Welfare 1$2,133$25,5960$0
Health 0$0 1$992
Solid Waste Management 1$5,181$62,1720$0
Sewerage 1$3,337$40,0440$0
Parks and Recreation 2$9,020$54,1209$9,230
Housing and Community Development(Local) 1$2,592$31,1041$1,032
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 88$317,186$43,25318$16,237
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 21$61,771$35,29820$10,060
Local Libraries 1$4,537$54,4443$4,420
Other and Unallocable 5$20,939$50,25411$16,779
Totals for Government 152$554,312$43,76169$65,869


4.89% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,753 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.89%
Maine average:

6.39%

0.13% of residents moved from foreign countries ($419 average AGI)
Washington County:

0.13%
Maine average:

0.12%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Penobscot County, ME  0.57% ($29,603 average AGI)
from Hancock County, ME  0.38% ($32,065)
from Cumberland County, ME  0.19% ($32,522)


5.27% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,066 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.27%
Maine average:

6.44%

0.15% of residents moved to foreign countries ($232 average AGI)
Washington County:

0.15%
Maine average:

0.07%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Penobscot County, ME  0.91% ($26,873 average AGI)
to Hancock County, ME  0.60% ($32,097)
to Cumberland County, ME  0.32% ($34,333)

Strongest AM radio stations in Calais:

  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WREM (710 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MONTICELLO, ME; Owner: ALLAN H WEINER)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFST (600 AM; 5 kW; CARIBOU, ME; Owner: NORTHERN BROADCAST MINISTRIES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Calais:

  • WQDY-FM (92.7 FM; CALAIS, ME; Owner: WQDY, INC.)
  • WMED (89.7 FM; CALAIS, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCRQ (102.9 FM; DENNYSVILLE, ME; Owner: WQDY, INC.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)

TV broadcast stations around Calais:

  • WMED-TV (Channel 13; CALAIS, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W57AQ (Channel 57; CALAIS, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Calais, Maine:
  • Fatal accident count: 21
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 29
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 8
  • Fatalities: 25
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 55
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Maine average:
  • Fatal accident count: 53
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 76
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 21
  • Fatalities: 58
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 129
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 3

See more detailed statistics of Calais fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 5
Total length: 44 meters (144ft)
Total average daily traffic: 6,635
Total average daily truck traffic: 566
Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic: 9,503


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3
  • 6 Lowell St (Lat: 45.188444 Lon: -67.279361), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 10.7 m, Overall height: 16.5 m, Call Sign: KNKN923
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/21/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: John E Rooney
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
  • Behind Washington County Tech College (Lat: 45.162222 Lon: -67.251389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: KNKN923
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/21/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: John E Rooney
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
  • Bhd. Washington County Technical College (Lat: 45.162306 Lon: -67.251389), Structure height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: KNKN831
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/21/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: David C Jatlow
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3074, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, Behind Washington County Tech College (Lat: 45.162222 Lon: -67.251389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m
    Registrant: United States Cellular Corporation Dba , 1150 Connecticut Avenue Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 467-5700, Email:
  • Behind Washington County Tech College (Lat: 45.162222 Lon: -67.251389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m
    Registrant: United States Cellular Corporation Dba , 1150 Connecticut Avenue Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 467-5700, Email:
  • 0.3 Mi S Of South St On Road To City Dump (Lat: 45.167222 Lon: -67.276667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.9 m, Overall height: 85.9 m
    Registrant: Wqdy, Inc., 281 Main Street, Calais, ME 04619, Phone: (207) 454-7545

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Calais, ME)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • CALAIS, Behind Washington County Tech College (Lat: 45.162222 Lon: -67.251389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WPJD833
    Assigned Frequencies: 6825.00 MHz, 6745.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: John E Rooney
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite #100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
  • MAIN ST, 0.3 Mi S Of South St On Road To City Dump (Lat: 45.167222 Lon: -67.276667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.9 m, Call Sign: WPOT206
    Assigned Frequencies: 950.000 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/05/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014
    Registrant: Wqdy, Inc, 637 Main Street, Calais, ME 04619, Phone: (207) 454-2174, Fax: (207) 454-3062, Email:
  • 281 Main St (Lat: 45.185333 Lon: -67.269417), Overall height: 13.7 m, Call Sign: WLE897, Licensee ID: L00071103
    Assigned Frequencies: 946.875 MHz, 947.125 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/14/1985, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014
    Registrant: Wqdy, Inc., 637 Main Street, Calais, ME 04619
  • 637 MAIN ST, 637 Main Street (Lat: 45.185083 Lon: -67.269278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 21.6 m, Overall height: 24.7 m, Call Sign: WLF486
    Assigned Frequencies: 947.500 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/13/1986, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014
    Registrant: Wqdy, Inc., 637 Main St, Calais, ME 04619, Phone: (207) 454-2174, Fax: (207) 454-7050, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Calais)


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: A-1B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-360 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 225AK , Serial Number: 2218, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 01/27/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Cole G Bridges, Po Box 966, Calais, ME 04619
  • Aircraft: 182A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3997D , Serial Number: 34697, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 09/13/1957
    Registrant (Individual): Joyce W Earle, Box 178 Shattuck Rd, Calais, ME 04619
  • Aircraft: A185E (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 125 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 70084 , Serial Number: 18501951, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 12/06/1971
    Registrant (Corporation): Bridges Wild Blueberry Co Inc, Rr 1 Box 966, Calais, ME 04619
  • Aircraft: R172K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 76 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 736WC , Serial Number: R1722837, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 11/17/1977
    Registrant (Individual): Cole Bridges, 186 Main St, Calais, ME 04619


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 41
  • Hazardous Condition: 48
  • Service Call: 1

Incident types - Calais


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Calais, ME
Businesses in Calais, ME
NameCountNameCount
Burger King1McDonald's1
Dunkin Donuts1Rite Aid1
FedEx2U-Haul2
GNC1U.S. Cellular1
H&R Block1UPS2
MasterBrand Cabinets3Walmart1

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