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Penobscot County

Population in July 2009: 1,424. Population change since 2000: +0.2%

Males: 722	(50.7%)
Females: 702	(49.3%)

Median resident age:	35.0 years
Maine median age:	38.6 years

Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,951 (it was $31,736 in 2000)

Greenbush:	$36,951
Maine:	$45,734

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $17,298

Greenbush town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $104,591 (it was $57,700 in 2000)

Greenbush:	$104,591
Maine:	$177,500

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $124,508; Detached houses: $157,879; In 2-unit structures: $157,879; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $62,321; Mobile homes: $70,536
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White alone - 1,367 (96.2%)
Two or more races - 21 (1.5%)
American Indian alone - 17 (1.2%)
Black alone - 10 (0.7%)
Hispanic - 4 (0.3%)
Asian alone - 1 (0.07%)
Other race alone - 1 (0.07%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Greenbush: 88.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: French (18.8%), English (14.5%), Irish (10.6%), United States (10.4%), French Canadian (7.2%), Scotch-Irish (4.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/28/1834

Elevation: 120 feet

Land area: 43.8 square miles.

Population density: 33 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Greenbush:

High school or higher: 78.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
Unemployed: 7.1%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Greenbush town:

Never married: 24.3%
Now married: 60.1%
Separated: 1.4%
Widowed: 3.2%
Divorced: 10.9%

6 residents are foreign born

This town:	0.4%
Maine:	2.9%

According to our research of Maine and other state lists there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Greenbush, Maine as of May 23, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Greenbush to the number of sex offenders is 475 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Greenbush town: 1.6% ($913)
Maine: 1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (128.0 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (227.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (396.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Passadumkeag, ME (2.8 miles ), Edinburg, ME (2.8 miles) , Milford, ME (2.8 miles ), Alton, ME (3.0 miles ), Milford, ME (3.0 miles ), Old Town, ME (3.2 miles ), Lowell, ME (3.3 miles ), Howland, ME (3.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $34,300

1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $56,200

1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $66,700

2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $73,200

2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $61,500

2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $102,300

2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $66,000

2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $96,300

2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $89,400

2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $89,400

2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $89,400

2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $89,400

2009: 8 buildings, average cost: $89,400

2010: 8 buildings, average cost: $89,400

2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $89,400

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Latitude: 45.07 N, Longitude: 68.59 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

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Unemployment in August 2012:

Here:
11.1%
Maine:
6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females

Construction (16%)

Paper (12%)

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)

Truck transportation (6%)

Wood products (6%)

Educational services (5%)

Lumber and other construction materials merchant wholesalers (4%)

Educational services (21%)

Health care (17%)

Accommodation and food services (8%)

Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)

Food (5%)

Food and beverage stores (5%)

Public administration (4%)

Most common occupations (%)
Males Females

Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)

Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)

Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)

Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)

Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)

Carpenters (5%)

Cashiers (9%)

Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)

Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)

Registered nurses (5%)

Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)

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Average climate in Greenbush, Maine

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Earthquake activity:

Greenbush-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Maine state average. It is 73% 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 55.0 miles away from the city 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 61.5 miles away from Greenbush center
On 9/16/1994 at 04:22:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 24.0 miles away from the city 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 24.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/2001 at 00:24:29, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 5.8 mi) earthquake occurred 9.5 miles away from Greenbush center
On 9/16/1994 at 07:40:11, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 24.6 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 Penobscot County (17) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Snows: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Floods: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 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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Hospitals/medical centers near Greenbush:

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 249 miles away; PLATTSBURGH, NY)
ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 254 miles away; ELIZABETHTOWN, NY)
MOSES-LUDINGTON HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 255 miles away; TICONDEROGA, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Greenbush:

University of Maine (about 13 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 9,235)
Husson University (about 20 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,107)
University of Maine at Farmington (about 82 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,074)
Southern Maine Community College (about 128 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 2,993)
University of Southern Maine (about 129 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 5,629)
University of New England (about 143 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 3,850)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 178 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 13,290)

Public elementary/middle school in Greenbush:

HELEN S DUNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 129 MILITARY ROAD; Grades: Kindergarten - 8th Grade)

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Notable locations in Greenbush: Scotts Corners (A), Greenbush Volunteer Fire Department Codville Station (B), Greenbush Volunteer Fire Department Oloman Station (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Greenbush include: Cardville Church (A), United Pentecostal Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Welles Cemetery (1), Cardville Cemetery (2), Dennis Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Olamon Stream (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Stevens Brook (A), Smart Brook (B), Whitney Brook (C), Parker Meadow Brook (D), Otter Brook (E), Poplar Brook (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 22.9. This is better than average.

City:	22.9
U.S.:	32.0

Particulate Matter (PM₁₀) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 13.2. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:	13.2
U.S.:	22.1

Average household size:

This town:	2.7 people
Maine:	2.4 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	74.7%
Whole state:	65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	9.8%
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: 0.8% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:

This town:	13.5%
Whole state:	10.9%

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

This town:	6.5%
Whole state:	4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Greenbush, ME

Greenbush compared to Maine state average:

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.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
House age below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (78%)
Wood (15%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
Electricity (2%)
Utility gas (1%)

2004 Presidential Election results in Penobscot County Maine:

2008 Presidential Election results in Penobscot County Maine:

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Religion statistics for Greenbush (based on Penobscot County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 33.68%

Here		33.7%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	Catholic Church	United Methodist Church	United Church of Christ	American Baptist Churches in the USA	Episcopal Church
Adherents	57.6%	9.9%	5.0%	4.6%	2.5%
Congregations	13.6%	14.4%	10.6%	10.6%	4.5%

Name	Non-Charismatic Churches Independent	National Association of Congregational Christian Churches	Jewish	LDS (Mormon) Church	Other
Adherents	2.5%	2.1%	2.0%	1.6%	12.0%
Congregations	0.8%	4.5%	2.3%	2.3%	36.4%

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: 34

Penobscot County:	2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:	2.80 / 10,000 pop.

Number of supercenters and club stores: 2

This county:	0.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:	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

Penobscot County:	5.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:	5.75 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 110

Here:	7.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:	11.02 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

This county:	9.0%
Maine:	8.2%

Adult obesity rate:

Penobscot County:	28.0%
Maine:	25.0%

5.79% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,325 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.79%
Maine average:	6.39%

0.18% of residents moved from foreign countries ($499 average AGI)
Penobscot County:
0.18%
Maine average:
0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Hancock County, ME	0.46% ($28,576 average AGI)
from Aroostook County, ME	0.36% ($26,056)
from Somerset County, ME	0.34% ($27,144)

5.79% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,588 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.79%
Maine average:	6.44%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($335 average AGI)
Penobscot County:
0.07%
Maine average:
0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Cumberland County, ME	0.48% ($31,894 average AGI)
to Hancock County, ME	0.46% ($39,561)
to Waldo County, ME	0.38% ($34,254)

Strongest AM radio stations in Greenbush:

WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WNZS (1340 AM; 1 kW; VEAZIE, ME; Owner: WATERFRONT COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, 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.)
WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
WREM (710 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MONTICELLO, ME; Owner: ALLAN H WEINER)

Strongest FM radio stations in Greenbush:

WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
WBZN (107.3 FM; OLD TOWN, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
WHMX (105.7 FM; LINCOLN, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WMEB-FM (91.9 FM; ORONO, ME; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM)
WNSX (97.7 FM; WINTER HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Greenbush:

WMEB-TV (Channel 12; ORONO, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WBGR-LP (Channel 33; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: MAINE FAMILY BROADCASTING, INC.)
W66CL (Channel 66; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Greenbush fatal accident list:

Nov 30, 2004 04:52 AM, Us-2, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 7, 1995 05:40 PM, 2, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 3
Dec 18, 1989 02:20 PM, 7340, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jul 11, 1985 04:35 PM, 1993, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 23, 1983 08:15 PM, 73427343, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics

Number of bridges: 4
Total length: 8 meters (26ft)
Total costs: $124,000
Total average daily traffic: 4,850
Total average daily truck traffic: 403
Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic: 7,029

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Greenbush)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

Lat: 45.100333 Lon: -68.637250, Call Sign: WQBH225, Licensee ID: L00851864
Assigned Frequencies: 151.745 MHz
Grant Date: 10/05/2004, Expiration Date: 10/05/2014, Certifier: Janis Madden
Registrant: Madden Excavation Inc, 1236 Main Road, Greenbush, ME 04423, Phone: (207) 827-4504

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

Call Sign: KD1QX, Previous Call Sign: N1NKO, Licensee ID: L00805901
Grant Date: 01/30/2004, Expiration Date: 02/01/2014
Registrant: Frank L Hoskins Jr, 1032 Cardville Road, Greenbush, ME 04418

FAA Registered Aircraft:

Aircraft: DENNEY AIRCRAFT KITFOX 2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 521 (80 HP) (2 Cycle)
N-Number: 602TR , Serial Number: 196, Year manufactured: 1990, Airworthiness Date: 05/22/2007
Registrant (Individual): Ryan P Severance, 958 Cardville Rd, Greenbush, ME 04418

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 13
Hazardous Condition: 13

Incident types - Greenbush

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