Gilead, Maine

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Population in 2010: 209.
Population change since 2000: +34.0%
Males: 116  (55.5%)
Females: 93  (44.5%)
Median resident age:

46.5 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip code: 04217

Estimated median household income in 2021: $39,385 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Gilead:

$39,385
ME:

$64,767

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $24,095 (it was $13,489 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $155,829 (it was $66,800 in 2000)
Gilead:

$155,829
ME:

$252,100

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $214,746; detached houses: $233,238; townhouses or other attached units: $251,211; in 2-unit structures: $240,116; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $174,151; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $71,182; mobile homes: $83,926; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $64,640
March 2022 cost of living index in Gilead: 90.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
  • Races in Gilead, ME (2010)
    • 20598.1%White alone
    • 41.9%Hispanic



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Gilead, Maine as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gilead is 209 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (44.9%), French (28.2%), Scottish (8.3%), German (5.8%), Irish (5.8%), Italian (1.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 06/23/1804

Elevation: 690 feet

Land area: 19.1 square miles.

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

Gilead, Maine map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.9%
Maine:

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

1.0% ($636)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (61.5 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (143.9 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (286.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Shelburne, NH (2.4 miles ),
Bethel, ME (3.0 miles ),
Newry, ME (3.1 miles ),
Gorham, NH (3.3 miles ),
Stoneham, ME (3.5 miles ),
Berlin, NH (3.5 miles ),
Hanover, ME (3.6 miles ),
Stow, ME (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 44.40 N, Longitude: 70.96 W

Distribution of median household income in Gilead, ME in 2021
Gilead satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $88,400
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $88,400
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $88,400
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $88,400
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $88,400
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $88,400
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $88,400
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $88,400
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $88,400
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $88,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Gilead, ME residents
Average permit cost in Gilead, ME
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

1.3%
Maine:

3.0%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Gilead, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (15.8%)
  • Educational services (13.2%)
  • Social assistance (13.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (26.3%)
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Social assistance (26.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (18.4%)
  • Educational services (15.8%)
  • Health care (10.5%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
  • Wood products (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Gilead, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (23.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (13.2%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (10.5%)
  • Construction laborers (7.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (15.8%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (13.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (10.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.9%)
  • Child care workers (7.9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (7.9%)

Average climate in Gilead, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Gilead, Maine average temperatures Gilead, Maine average precipitation Gilead, Maine humidity Gilead, Maine wind speed Gilead, Maine snowfall Gilead, Maine sunshine Gilead, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 64.3. This is about average.

City:

64.3
U.S.:

74.2
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 3.52. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.52
U.S.:

1.79
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 35.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.2
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Gilead-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 74% 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 135.2 miles away from Gilead 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 136.2 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 170.4 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 57.6 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 69.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 24.4 miles away from Gilead 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 Oxford County (31) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 19, Storms: 16, Snows: 7, Hurricanes: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gilead topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Gilead:

  • ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; BERLIN, NH)
  • ANDROSCOGGIN VLY HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; BERLIN, NH)
  • SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CTR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BERLIN, NH)
  • COOS COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BERLIN, NH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gilead:

  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 45 miles; Farmington, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,036)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 47 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • Plymouth State University (about 58 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,838)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 58 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 62 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 64 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of New England (about 72 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Gilead Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Peabody Cemetery (1), Lary Burbank Cemetery (2), Chapman Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Twitchell Brook (A), Wheeler Brook (B), Whites Brook (C), Gammon Brook (D), French Brook (E), Chapman Brook (F), Peabody Brook (G), Bog Brook (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Oxford 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:

2.1 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

60.2%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.2%
Whole state:

9.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

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

11.4%
Whole state:

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

4.2%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Gilead:

Marital status in Gilead, ME
  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 60.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

For population 25 years and over in Gilead:

  • High school or higher: 70.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 8.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gilead, ME (based on Oxford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,7087
Mainline Protestant3,08545
Evangelical Protestant3,04537
Other71914
None47,276-
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: 14
Oxford County:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
This county:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 45
This county:

7.94 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 53
This county:

9.35 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

7.6%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Oxford County:

25.6%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Gilead:

  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMOU (1230 AM; 1 kW; BERLIN, NH; Owner: JERICHO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.L.C.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gilead:

  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGMT (97.7 FM; LYNDON, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMTK (106.3 FM; LITTLETON, NH; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WXXS (102.3 FM; LANCASTER, NH; Owner: BARRY P. LUNDERVILLE)
  • WEVC (107.1 FM; GORHAM, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO, INCORPORATED)
  • WOXO-FM (92.7 FM; NORWAY, ME; Owner: TRI-COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Gilead:

  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • W27BL (Channel 27; BERLIN, NH; Owner: HEARST-ARGYLE PROPERTIES, INC.)

Gilead fatal accident list:

Apr 29, 2011 05:10 PM, Us-2, Lat: 44.395522, Lon: -70.974425, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Apr 12, 2008 07:45 AM, Sr-2, Lat: 44.408770, Lon: -70.850140, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 11, 2007 06:30 AM, Sr-2, Lat: 44.404939, Lon: -70.918847, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 9, 2001 06:30 PM, Sr-2, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Oct 17, 1993 08:30 PM, 2, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 9, Fatalities: 1
Dec 2, 1993 09:00 PM, 113, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 18, 1988 02:43 PM, 71237275, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.5mTotal length
  • 259Total average daily traffic
  • 11Total average daily truck traffic
  • 414Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Gilead)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: WA1JWJ, Licensee ID: L00410114, Grant Date: 07/26/2016, Expiration Date: 10/08/2026, Certifier: Jack A Chapman, Registrant: Jack A Chapman, 1406 North Road, Gilead, ME 04217
  • Call Sign: KC1JDQ, Licensee ID: L02166405, Grant Date: 02/28/2018, Expiration Date: 02/28/2028, Cancellation Date: 06/18/2020, Certifier: Felipe R Barscevicius, Registrant: Felipe R Barscevicius, 1979 North Rd, Gilead, ME 04217-8119
  • Call Sign: KC1NJA, Licensee ID: L02355851, Grant Date: 06/26/2020, Expiration Date: 06/26/2030, Cancellation Date: 07/17/2020, Certifier: Elizabeth Truchan, Registrant: Elizabeth Truchan, 1979 North Rd, Gilead, ME 04217-8119
  • Call Sign: KB0OOF, Previous Call Sign: KC1NJA, Licensee ID: L02355851, Grant Date: 07/17/2020, Expiration Date: 07/17/2030, Certifier: Elizabeth Truchan, Registrant: Elizabeth Truchan, 1979 North Rd, Gilead, ME 04217-8119

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7098F, N7098F, N-7098F, Serial Number: 15063698, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 04/01/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 07/02/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Stephen D Bumps, 50 Mount Tumbledown Rd, Gilead, ME 04217

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gilead, ME
  • 75.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 24.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gilead, ME
  • 84.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.8%Wood


Gilead compared to Maine state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population 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 significantly below state average.
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