Cutler, Maine

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Population in 2010: 507.
Population change since 2000: -18.6%
Males: 280  (55.2%)
Females: 227  (44.8%)
Median resident age:

45.2 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04626.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,326 (it was $30,625 in 2000)
Cutler:

$62,326
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,726 (it was $13,170 in 2000)

Cutler town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $200,794 (it was $82,700 in 2000)
Cutler:

$200,794
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $208,896; detached houses: $229,377; townhouses or other attached units: $190,242; in 2-unit structures: $139,050; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $456,045; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $413,457; mobile homes: $94,515; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $45,679
March 2022 cost of living index in Cutler: 90.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Cutler, ME (2010)
    • 48395.3%White alone
    • 122.4%American Indian alone
    • 61.2%Two or more races
    • 40.8%Hispanic
    • 20.4%Asian alone

Races in Cutler 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 Cutler, Maine as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Cutler is 254 to 1.


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Cutler, ME City Guides:

Ancestries: Irish (14.9%), English (11.7%), German (8.8%), Italian (3.5%), French (2.7%), Scotch-Irish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/28/1826

Elevation: 20 feet

Land area: 47.0 square miles.

Population density: 11 people per square mile   (very low).

Cutler, Maine map

29 residents are foreign born (1.9% North America, 1.3% Asia, 1.0% Europe, 0.5% Latin America).

This town:

4.7%
Maine:

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

1.0% ($797)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (165.7 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (252.5 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (428.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Whiting, ME (2.4 miles ),
Machiasport, ME (2.7 miles ),
East Machias, ME (3.2 miles ),
Machias, ME (3.4 miles ),
Roque Bluffs, ME (3.5 miles ),
Marshfield, ME (3.7 miles ),
Whitneyville, ME (3.8 miles ),
Lubec, ME (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.67 N, Longitude: 67.24 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Cutler, ME in 2022
Cutler satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $226,800
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $226,800
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $226,800
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $226,800
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $226,800
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $114,400
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $114,400
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $114,400
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $114,400
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $114,400
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $114,400
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $114,400
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $114,400
  • 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $114,400
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $114,400
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $114,400
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 7 buildings, average cost: $69,300
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Cutler, ME residents
Average permit cost in Cutler, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.9%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Cutler, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (25.7%)
  • Educational services (13.3%)
  • Public administration (9.0%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (43.0%)
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Public administration (10.5%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (2.6%)
  • Utilities (2.6%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (2.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.8%)
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.3%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Cutler, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (19.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (35.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Carpenters (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.4%)
  • Cashiers (7.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Registered nurses (6.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)

Average climate in Cutler, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 47.4. This is significantly better than average.

City:

47.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.12. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.12
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Cutler-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 84% 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 185.2 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 318.2 miles away from Cutler 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 319.3 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 231.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/2/2016 at 11:56:22, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 22.4 miles away from Cutler center
On 10/3/2006 at 00:07:38, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 49.5 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 Washington County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Snows: 5, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cutler topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Cutler:

  • SUNRISE COUNTY HOMECARE SVCS. (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; MACHIAS, ME)
  • MARSHALL HEALTH CARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MACHIAS, ME)

Airports located in Cutler:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cutler:

  • University of Maine (about 73 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,931)
  • Husson University (about 77 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 129 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 144 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 165 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 167 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 172 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)

Public elementary/middle school in Cutler:

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Library in Cutler:

  • LOUISE CLEMENTS LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,501; Location: 2655 CUTLER ROAD; 3,424 books; 25 audio materials; 188 video materials; 2 state licensed databases; 15 other licensed databases; 12 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Cutler: Cutler Volunteer Fire Department (A), Cutler Navy Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Cutler: Head of the River Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Bay View Cemetery (1), Old Cutler Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Ackley Pond (A), Great Pond (B), Norse Pond (C), Harmon Heath (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bagley Brook (A), Holmes Cove Brook (B), Schooner Brook (C), Western Marsh Brook (D), Spring Brook (E), Eastern Marsh Brook (F), Bother Brook (G), Black Point Brook (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Cutler: Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge (1). Display/hide its 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
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.0%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.0%
Whole state:

9.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

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

11.6%
Whole state:

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

3.4%
Whole state:

4.1%
13 people in military barracks, etc. in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Cutler:

Marital status in Cutler, ME
  • Never married: 16.0%
  • Now married: 70.3%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

For population 25 years and over in Cutler:

  • High school or higher: 87.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cutler, ME (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,73137
Evangelical Protestant1,44231
Catholic1,23810
Other64813
None26,797-
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: 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
This county:

11.31 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

9.4%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.3%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Cutler:

  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • 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.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cutler:

  • WMED (89.7 FM; CALAIS, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WALZ-FM (95.3 FM; MACHIAS, ME; Owner: WILLIAM MCVICAR & ROGER HOLST, GEN. PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNSX (97.7 FM; WINTER HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRQ (102.9 FM; DENNYSVILLE, ME; Owner: WQDY, INC.)

Cutler fatal accident list:

Aug 2, 1984 08:00 PM, 59955996, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.8mTotal length
  • 715Total average daily traffic
  • 35Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,144Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Cutler)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Bay Ridge Elementary, 2066 Cutler Road (Lat: 44.670278 Lon: -67.257222), Type: Building, Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WRMN309,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.800 MHz, Grant Date: 05/06/2021, Expiration Date: 05/06/2031, Certifier: Heather Wood, Registrant: Visiplex, 1287 Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Phone: (847) 229-0250, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • CUTLER, Route 191 (Lat: 44.696667 Lon: -67.189444), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.3 m, Call Sign: WQVL855,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/2015, Expiration Date: 03/24/2025, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: N1PRC, Licensee ID: L00712085, Grant Date: 07/03/2013, Expiration Date: 07/09/2023, Registrant: Juanita G Boyd, 1930 Cutler Road, Cutler, ME 04626

  • Call Sign: KB1GOR, Licensee ID: L00342797, Grant Date: 03/23/2021, Expiration Date: 04/03/2031, Certifier: Bradford W Geel, Registrant: Bradford W Geel, Cutler, ME 04626

  • Call Sign: KC1CHY, Licensee ID: L01882038, Grant Date: 07/22/2014, Expiration Date: 07/22/2024, Certifier: Robert A Cates, Registrant: Robert A Cates, 2473 Cutler Rd, Cutler, ME 04626

  • Call Sign: KC1GWH, Licensee ID: L02075842, Grant Date: 01/18/2017, Expiration Date: 01/18/2027, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2017, Certifier: Darrel D Hinerman Ii, Registrant: Darrel D Hinerman Ii, 171 Ridge Road, Cutler, ME 04626

  • Call Sign: K1SOL, Previous Call Sign: KC1GWH, Licensee ID: L02075842, Grant Date: 02/17/2017, Expiration Date: 02/17/2027, Certifier: Darrel D Hinerman Ii, Registrant: Darrel D Hinerman Ii, 171 Ridge Road, Cutler, ME 04626


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1716T, N1716T, N-1716T, Serial Number: 28-7125030, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 09/18/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 09/14/2005
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Brian S Cates, 2598 Cutler Rd, Cutler, ME 04626, Other Owners: Wanda M Cates
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-161 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 21480, N21480, N-21480, Serial Number: 28-7916043, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 08/29/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 08/18/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Andrew F Patterson, Po Box 364, Cutler, ME 04626

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cutler, ME
  • 85.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.3%Wood
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cutler, ME
  • 98.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Cutler compared to Maine state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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