Greene, Maine

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Population (year 2000): 4,076. Estimated population in July 2006: 4,463 (+9.5% change)

Males: 2,044	(50.1%)
Females: 2,032	(49.9%)

Androscoggin County

Median resident age:	36.9 years
Maine median age:	38.6 years

Zip codes: 04236.

Estimated median household income in 2005: $57,700 (it was $48,017 in 2000)

Greene	$57,700
Maine:	$42,801

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $156,600 (it was $100,200 in 2000)

Greene	$156,600
Maine:	$155,300

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Races in Greene:

White Non-Hispanic (97.9%)
Hispanic (0.7%)
Two or more races (0.6%)

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Ancestries: French Canadian (25.3%), French (18.6%), English (15.2%), Irish (9.5%), United States (6.7%), German (3.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 06/18/1788

Elevation: 316 feet

Land area: 32.4 square miles.

Population density: 135 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Greene

High school or higher: 85.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
Unemployed: 3.4%
Mean travel time to work: 28.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Greene town

Never married: 21.3%
Now married: 63.4%
Separated: 0.9%
Widowed: 5.1%
Divorced: 9.3%

56 residents are foreign born

This town:	1.4%
Maine:	2.9%

According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Greene, Maine in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Greene to the number of sex offenders is 1096 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this town is smaller than the state average.

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

Greene:	1.4% ($1,405)
Maine:	1.4% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (37.5 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (144.9 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (345.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Wales, ME (5.4 miles ), Leeds, ME (6.6 miles ), Sabattus, ME (7.2 miles ), Lewiston, ME (7.5 miles ), Turner, ME (9.0 miles ), Monmouth, ME (9.3 miles ), Auburn, ME (10.0 miles ), Wayne, ME (12.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 20 buildings, average cost: $95,200
1997: 21 buildings, average cost: $95,200
1998: 22 buildings, average cost: $95,200
1999: 20 buildings, average cost: $95,200
2000: 19 buildings, average cost: $95,200
2001: 19 buildings, average cost: $104,800
2002: 26 buildings, average cost: $107,200
2003: 38 buildings, average cost: $102,800
2004: 38 buildings, average cost: $125,700
2005: 44 buildings, average cost: $150,000
2006: 22 buildings, average cost: $133,600
2007: 17 buildings, average cost: $178,800

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Latitude: 44.19 N, Longitude: 70.14 W

People in group quarters in Greene

14 people in other group homes
6 people in homes for the mentally ill
4 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Area code: 207

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Unemployment in September 2007:

Here:	4.5%
Maine:	4.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males:

Construction (14%)
Public administration (8%)
Transportation equipment (7%)
Food and beverage stores (4%)
Repair and maintenance (3%)
Motor vehicle and parts dealers (3%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)

Most common industries for females:

Health care (25%)
Educational services (8%)
Finance and insurance (8%)
Accommodation and food services (7%)
Public administration (5%)
Social assistance (5%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males

Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females

Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
Registered nurses (5%)
Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)

Average climate in Greene, Maine

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Greene-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Maine state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/31/1971, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 12.5 miles away from the Greene town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/8/1996, a category 2 tornado 13.0 miles away from the town center caused $10,000 in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Greene:

CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER (about 8 miles; LEWISTON, ME)
ST MARYS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 8 miles; LEWISTON, ME)
MID COAST HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; BRUNSWICK, ME)

Political contributions by individuals in Greene, ME

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Greene:

BRUNSWICK NAS (about 26 miles; BRUNSWICK, ME; ID: NHZ)
PORTLAND INTL JETPORT (about 40 miles; PORTLAND, ME; ID: PWM)
PEASE INTERNATIONAL TRADEPORT (about 91 miles; PORTSMOUTH, NH; ID: PSM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Greene:

TWITCHELL (about 6 miles; TURNER, ME; ID: 3B5)
WALES (about 9 miles; WALES, ME; ID: ME6)
BOWMAN FIELD (about 15 miles; LIVERMORE FALLS, ME; ID: B10)

Local government website: WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/TOWNOFGREENE

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Greene:

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 26 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,172)
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON (about 32 miles; FARMINGTON, ME; FT enrollment: 2,229)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 37 miles; PORTLAND, ME; FT enrollment: 7,381)
SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 42 miles; STANDISH, ME; FT enrollment: 2,376)
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 54 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; FT enrollment: 2,251)
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 91 miles; DURHAM, NH; FT enrollment: 12,586)
PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE (about 109 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; FT enrollment: 3,542)

Public elementary/middle school in Greene:

GREENE CENTRAL SCHOOL (Location: 41 MAIN STREET; Grades: Kindergarten - 6th Grade; Our rating: 13)

Library in Greene:

GREENE - MORSE MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $18,493; Location: 105 MAIN STREET; 9,450 books; 5 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Allen Pond Campground (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Greene include: Greene Baptist Church (A), Sawyer Memorial Church (B), Saint Francis Catholic Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: River Road Cemetery (1), Peare Cemetery (2), Valley Cemetery (3), Greenwood Cemetery (4), Rose Cemetery (5), Moss Cemetery (6), Sylvester Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Little Sabattus Pond (A), Allen Pond (B), Berry Pond (C), Daggett Bog (D), Deane Pond (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Dead River (A), Hooper Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

SEDGLEY PLACE, INC. (Population served: 120, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Acute (TCR) - In MAY-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance Meeting conducted (MAY-21-2002), St Tech Assistance Visit (MAY-21-2002), St Boil Water Order (MAY-21-2002), St Public Notif requested (MAY-21-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-21-2002), St Public Notif received (MAR-11-2004)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-04-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-04-2002), St Public Notif received (MAR-11-2004)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-14-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-14-2002), St Public Notif received (MAR-11-2004)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-02-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-02-2001), St Public Notif received (MAR-11-2004)

Past monitoring violations:

PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between JUN-2003 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice

6 routine major monitoring violations

One regular monitoring violation

WEST VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 105, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

OCCT Study Recommendation - Between JUL-05-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-16-2006)

Public Education - Between MAR-16-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-16-2006)

Past monitoring violations:

Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JUL-11-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-11-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from AUG-11-2005 to MAR-16-2006), St Public Notif received (MAY-11-2006)

Initial Water Quality Parameter WQP M&R - Between JUL-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-16-2006)

Initial Water Quality Parameter WQP M&R - Between JAN-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-16-2006)

2 routine major monitoring violations

HURRICANE CAFE & DELI (Population served: 72, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

2 routine major monitoring violations

THE MEADOWS (Population served: 49, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

Public Education - Between JUN-02-2006 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule

MCL, Average - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-29-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-29-2006), St Public Notif received (AUG-08-2006)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-08-1999), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-1999)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-30-1997), St Compliance achieved (MAY-12-2000)

Past monitoring violations:

Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JUL-11-2003 and DEC-06-2005, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-22-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-06-2005)

Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-1996 and DEC-1996, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-26-1996), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-1996)

3 routine major monitoring violations

Average household size:

This town:	2.7 people
Maine:	2.4 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	79.4%
Whole state:	65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	7.3%
Whole state:	7.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:

This town:	6.5%
Whole state:	10.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:

This town:	1.0%
Whole state:	4.1%

Greene compared to Maine 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:

6.48% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,429 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.48%
Maine average:	6.39%

0.12% of residents moved from foreign countries ($225 average AGI)
Androscoggin County: 0.12%
Maine average: 0.12%

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

from Cumberland County, ME	1.85% ($37,820 average AGI)
from Oxford County, ME	0.62% ($27,864)
from Kennebec County, ME	0.58% ($29,339)

6.52% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,966 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.52%
Maine average:	6.44%

0.08% of residents moved to foreign countries ($338 average AGI)
Androscoggin County: 0.08%
Maine average: 0.07%

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

to Cumberland County, ME	1.30% ($36,730 average AGI)
to Kennebec County, ME	0.74% ($32,593)
to Oxford County, ME	0.64% ($32,779)

Strongest AM radio stations in Greene:

WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
WCNM (1240 AM; 1 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
WJJB (900 AM; 1 kW; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Greene:

WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WMEK-FM (99.9 FM; AUBURN, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
WCLZ (98.9 FM; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
WJJB-FM (95.5 FM; TOPSHAM, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
WMTW-FM (106.7 FM; NORTH WINDHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WPOR (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WABK-FM (104.3 FM; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WKCG (101.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Greene:

WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
WPXT (Channel 51; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: HMW, INC.)
WPME (Channel 35; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
W32CA (Channel 32; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)

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