Jackson, Maine

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Population in July 2008: 497. Population change since 2000: -1.8%

Males: 249	(50.2%)
Females: 248	(49.8%)

Median resident age:	37.7 years
Maine median age:	38.6 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,745 (it was $26,705 in 2000)

Jackson:	$32,745
Maine:	$45,888

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,143

Jackson:	$20,143
Maine:	$24,977

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $133,501 (it was $71,800 in 2000)

Jackson:	$133,501
Maine:	$176,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $150,494; Detached houses: $172,686; Townhouses or other attached units: $77,657; Mobile homes: $41,570

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Races in Jackson:

White Non-Hispanic (96.8%)
American Indian (2.6%)
Two or more races (1.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Jackson: 93.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (21.9%), Irish (12.6%), French (7.1%), German (6.7%), Polish (5.1%), United States (5.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 06/12/1818

Elevation: 198 feet

Land area: 25.2 square miles.

Population density: 20 people per square mile

(very low).

For population 25 years and over in Jackson

High school or higher: 81.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.0%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Unemployed: 7.3%
Mean travel time to work: 32.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Jackson town

Never married: 26.0%
Now married: 55.0%
Separated: 1.8%
Widowed: 7.2%
Divorced: 10.0%

6 residents are foreign born

This town:	1.2%
Maine:	2.9%

According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Jackson, Maine in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Jackson to the number of sex offenders is 249 to 1.

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

Jackson:	0.8% ($565)
Maine:	1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (85.5 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (185.5 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (353.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Brooks, ME (2.2 miles ), Monroe, ME (2.2 miles ), Thorndike, ME (2.2 miles ), Dixmont, ME (2.5 miles ), Knox, ME (2.6 miles ), Troy, ME (2.7 miles ), Swanville, ME (3.0 miles ), Unity, ME (3.0 miles ).

Latitude: 44.60 N, Longitude: 69.15 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

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Unemployment in May 2009:

Here:	9.2%
Maine:	8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (21%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
Truck transportation (6%)
Educational services (6%)
Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (5%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
Transportation equipment (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (17%)
Educational services (16%)
Social assistance (10%)
Accommodation and food services (10%)
Construction (8%)
Textile mills and textile products (4%)
Public administration (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (6%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
Carpenters (5%)
Construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
Child care workers (5%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
Cashiers (5%)

Average climate in Jackson, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Jackson-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Maine state average. It is 74% 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 52.6 miles away from Jackson 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 20.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/17/2000 at 08:16:20, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 10.1 mi) earthquake occurred 63.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/16/1994 at 04:22:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.4 miles away from Jackson 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 66.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/3/2000 at 21:05:50, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 6.0 mi) earthquake occurred 54.4 miles away from Jackson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Jackson:

WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; BELFAST, ME)
SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; PITTSFIELD, ME)
INLAND HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; WATERVILLE, ME)

Political contributions by individuals in Jackson, ME

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jackson:

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 37 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,172)
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (about 38 miles; ORONO, ME; FT enrollment: 8,590)
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON (about 49 miles; FARMINGTON, ME; FT enrollment: 2,229)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 85 miles; PORTLAND, ME; FT enrollment: 7,381)
SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 92 miles; STANDISH, ME; FT enrollment: 2,376)
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 102 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; FT enrollment: 2,251)
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 135 miles; DURHAM, NH; FT enrollment: 12,586)

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Notable location: Jackson Corners (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Cates Cemetery (1), Fogg Cemetery (2), Styles Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Drake Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Penny Brook (A), Great Farm Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Average household size:

This town:	2.5 people
Maine:	2.4 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	66.2%
Whole state:	65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	11.3%
Whole state:	7.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	21.0%
Whole state:	10.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	9.0%
Whole state:	4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Jackson, ME

Jackson 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.
Length of stay since moving in above state average.
House age below state average.
Number of college students significantly below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

2004 Presidential Election results in Waldo County Maine:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (66%) Wood (28%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%) Electricity (2%)

Religion statistics for Jackson

Adherents

Name	Catholic Church	American Baptist Churches in the USA	United Methodist Church	United Church of Christ	Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents	24.5%	14.7%	14.2%	10.8%	5.6%
Congregations	5.3%	13.2%	15.8%	21.1%	2.6%

Name	Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	Episcopal Church	Conservative Baptist Association of America	National Association of Congregational Christian Churches	Other religions
Adherents	4.7%	4.7%	4.6%	4.5%	11.7%
Congregations	2.6%	2.6%	5.3%	5.3%	26.3%

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.

6.98% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,612 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.98%
Maine average:	6.39%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

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

from Penobscot County, ME	1.45% ($34,254 average AGI)
from Knox County, ME	0.91% ($36,763)
from Kennebec County, ME	0.66% ($28,642)

6.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,230 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.63%
Maine average:	6.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

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

to Penobscot County, ME	1.30% ($34,091 average AGI)
to Knox County, ME	0.64% ($33,261)
to Kennebec County, ME	0.57% ($27,901)

Strongest AM radio stations in Jackson:

WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, 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.)
WTVL (1490 AM; 1 kW; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jackson:

WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WJCX (99.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, ME; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)

TV broadcast stations around Jackson:

WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
W36CK (Channel 36; BANGOR, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
WCKD-LP (Channel 30; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: J. MCLEOD, ME FAMILY B/CING., INC.)
WBGR-LP (Channel 33; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: MAINE FAMILY BROADCASTING, INC.)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total costs: $122,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,599
Total average daily truck traffic: 113
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 2,399

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3

Call Sign: AA1MS, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00955849
Grant Date: 12/23/2004, Expiration Date: 03/22/2015, Certifier: Samuel H Davis
Registrant: Samuel H Davis, 314 Village Rd, Jackson, ME 04921-3112
Call Sign: N2FXI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01118500
Grant Date: 02/15/2006, Expiration Date: 03/14/2016, Cancelation Date: 04/04/2006, Certifier: Robert D Royds Jr
Registrant: Robert D Royds Jr, 717 Hadley Mill Rd, Jackson, ME 04921-3122
Call Sign: N1BTM, Previous Call Sign: N2FXI, Licensee ID: L01118500
Grant Date: 04/04/2006, Expiration Date: 04/04/2016, Certifier: Robert D Royds Jr
Registrant: Robert D Royds Jr, 717 Hadley Mill Rd, Jackson, ME 04921-3122

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 6
Hazardous Condition: 1

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