Castle Hill, Maine

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Population in 2010: 425.
Population change since 2000: -6.4%
 
Males: 210  (49.4%)
Females: 215  (50.6%)
Median resident age:

48.4 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04757.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $56,943 (it was $31,071 in 2000)
Castle Hill:

$56,943
ME:

$64,767

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $29,424 (it was $14,645 in 2000)

Castle Hill town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $109,276 (it was $51,300 in 2000)
Castle Hill:

$109,276
ME:

$252,100

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $160,409; detached houses: $171,879; townhouses or other attached units: $162,553; in 2-unit structures: $130,397; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $112,312; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $195,231; mobile homes: $70,617; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $29,923
March 2022 cost of living index in Castle Hill: 88.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Castle Hill, ME (2010)
    • 41697.9%White alone
    • 30.7%American Indian alone
    • 30.7%Hispanic
    • 20.5%Two or more races
    • 10.2%Black alone

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



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Castle Hill, Maine as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Castle Hill is 213 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (19.8%), United States (15.9%), French (15.0%), Irish (12.6%), French Canadian (4.6%), Scottish (4.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/25/1903

Land area: 35.7 square miles.

Population density: 12 people per square mile   (very low).

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.4%
Maine:

2.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Castle Hill town:

1.0% ($488)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (233.6 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (335.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (494.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Wade, ME (2.1 miles ),
Mapleton, ME (2.3 miles ),
Washburn, ME (2.4 miles ),
Chapman, ME (2.7 miles ),
Ashland, ME (3.2 miles ),
Presque Isle, ME (3.3 miles ),
Perham, ME (3.5 miles ),
Portage Lake, ME (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 46.72 N, Longitude: 68.22 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Castle Hill, ME in 2021

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $196,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $5,200
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $164,700
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $10,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $57,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Castle Hill, ME residents
Average permit cost in Castle Hill, ME
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

5.8%
Maine:

3.0%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Castle Hill, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (13.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.6%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (19.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.8%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Truck transportation (5.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.9%)
  • Construction (5.0%)
  • Utilities (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (9.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.1%)
  • Social assistance (7.1%)
Most common occupations in Castle Hill, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.0%)
  • Woodworkers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (9.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.0%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)

Average climate in Castle Hill, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Castle Hill, Maine average temperatures Castle Hill, Maine average precipitation Castle Hill, Maine humidity Castle Hill, Maine wind speed Castle Hill, Maine snowfall Castle Hill, Maine sunshine Castle Hill, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 52.6. This is significantly better than average.

City:

52.6
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2016 was 0.161. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.161
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 1.69. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.69
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 0.235. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.235
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2016 was 25.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 10.2. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.2
U.S.:

19.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 4.84. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.84
U.S.:

8.46

Earthquake activity:

Castle Hill-area historical earthquake activity is above Maine state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 24.6 miles away from Castle Hill 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 305.6 miles away from Castle Hill 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 307.4 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 353.6 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 246.3 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 277.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Castle Hill:

  • COUNTY DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; PRESQUE ISLE, ME)
  • AROOSTOOK MEDICAL CENTER,THE Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; PRESQUE ISLE, ME)
  • PRESQUE ISLE REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PRESQUE ISLE, ME)
  • PROFESSIONAL HOME NURSING INC (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
  • VALLEY HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
  • CARIBOU REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
  • CARY MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Castle Hill:

  • University of Maine (about 128 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,931)
  • Husson University (about 134 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 170 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 182 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 229 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 234 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 234 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)

Points of interest:

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Cemeteries: Castle Hill Cemetery (1), Tarr Cemetery (2), Hoffeses Family Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Swamps: Dudley Swamp (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Welts Brook (A), Demarchant Brook (B), Beaver Brook (C). 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:

2.4 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.2%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.9%
Whole state:

9.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

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

11.8%
Whole state:

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

1.9%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Castle Hill:

Marital status in Castle Hill, ME
  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 64.7%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 10.5%

For population 25 years and over in Castle Hill:

  • High school or higher: 73.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 10.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.3
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Castle Hill, 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.
State:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 16
Here:

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.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Aroostook County:

11.7%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Aroostook County:

27.6%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Castle Hill:

  • WEGP (1390 AM; 5 kW; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: DECELLES/SMITH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WFST (600 AM; 5 kW; CARIBOU, ME; Owner: NORTHERN BROADCAST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WREM (710 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MONTICELLO, ME; Owner: ALLAN H WEINER)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in Castle Hill:

  • WBPW (96.9 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQHR (96.1 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W274AF (102.7 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WOZI (101.9 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEM (106.1 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCXU (97.7 FM; CARIBOU, ME; Owner: THE CANXUS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Castle Hill:

  • WAGM-TV (Channel 8; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: NEPSK, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 151ft / 46.0mTotal length
  • 70,512Total average daily traffic
  • 4,262Total average daily truck traffic
  • 98,717Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Castle Hill, 640 Dudley Road (Lat: 46.675000 Lon: -68.228972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WQWP682,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 10/20/2015, Expiration Date: 10/20/2025, Cancellation Date: 04/15/2020, Certifier: Jessica B Lyons, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KA1YKM, Licensee ID: L00339480, Grant Date: 07/01/2021, Expiration Date: 07/01/2031, Certifier: Jay R Lamoreau, Registrant: Jay R Lamoreau, 591 Haystack Mtn. Road, Castle Hill, ME 04757
  • Call Sign: KA1YKN, Licensee ID: L00351255, Grant Date: 05/27/2011, Expiration Date: 07/23/2021, Registrant: Jon R Lamoreau, 613 Haystack Mtn. Rd., Castle Hill, ME 04757-0192
  • Call Sign: KB1JJF, Licensee ID: L00636958, Grant Date: 02/11/2003, Expiration Date: 02/11/2013, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2015, Certifier: Tracy L Williams, Registrant: Tracy L Williams, 2605 State Rd., Castle Hill, ME 04757

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 7421G, N7421G, N-7421G, Serial Number: 17259121, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 06/12/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 05/20/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Matthew P Libby, 197 Haystack Rd, Castle Hill, ME 04757



Castle Hill compared to Maine 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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