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Penobscot County

Population in July 2007: 8,463.
Males: 4,277  (50.5%)
Females: 4,186  (49.5%)

Median resident age:  22.0 years
Maine median age:  38.6 years

Zip codes: 04469, 04473.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $30,468 (it was $30,262 in 2000)
Orono:

$30,468
Maine:

$45,734
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,752

Orono CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $201,570 (it was $110,100 in 2000)
Orono:

$201,570
Maine:

$177,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $222,870; Detached houses: $216,782; Townhouses or other attached units: $217,814; In 2-unit structures: $166,504; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $311,838; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $1,086,765; Mobile homes: $16,725

Median gross rent in 2009: $747.

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  • White alone - 7,968 (91.9%)
  • Black alone - 234 (2.7%)
  • Asian alone - 196 (2.3%)
  • American alone - 143 (1.6%)
  • Hispanic - 82 (0.9%)
  • Two or more races - 49 (0.6%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Orono: 100.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (15.3%), English (15.1%), French (12.5%), German (8.9%), United States (6.7%), French Canadian (6.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/12/1806

Elevation: 132 feet

Land area: 7.28 square miles.

Population density: 1162 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Orono:

  • High school or higher: 92.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 50.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 29.3%
  • Unemployed: 10.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Orono CDP:

  • Never married: 59.9%
  • Now married: 29.3%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

541 residents are foreign born (2.2% Europe, 2.1% Asia, 1.7% North America).

This place:  6.6%
Maine:  2.9%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Orono, Maine in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Orono to the number of sex offenders is 2821 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this place is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,675 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,345 (1.3%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (115.9 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (214.9 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (384.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Bradley, ME (1.9 miles ), Old Town, ME (1.9 miles ), Veazie, ME (2.0 miles ), Milford, ME (2.0 miles ), Eddington, ME (2.7 miles ), Bangor, ME (2.8 miles ), Brewer, ME (2.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 6 buildings, average cost: $106,100
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $163,500
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $104,700
  • 2000: 14 buildings, average cost: $81,600
  • 2001: 11 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2002: 25 buildings, average cost: $106,700
  • 2003: 44 buildings, average cost: $132,600
  • 2004: 15 buildings, average cost: $77,700
  • 2005: 14 buildings, average cost: $132,800
  • 2006: 19 buildings, average cost: $199,400
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $226,100
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $173,600
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $151,200
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $104,300

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Latitude: 44.89 N, Longitude: 68.67 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,072 (+25.1%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 2,235 (55.8%)

Area code: 207

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

8.5%
Maine:

8.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Orono by Year
Type 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 00000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 11001122000
per 100,000 9.410.90.00.010.89.721.120.50.00.00.0
Robberies 11010101321
per 100,000 9.410.90.010.90.09.70.010.330.820.69.7
Assaults 42010313301
per 100,000 37.721.70.010.90.029.210.630.830.80.09.7
Burglaries 2318142623222022332019
per 100,000 216.7195.7151.3282.9249.4214.0211.3225.9338.4206.0184.6
Thefts 141153154139166172156149175155144
per 100,000 1328.41663.81664.71512.21799.81673.01648.51530.21794.71596.61399.4
Auto thefts 012764523242
per 100,000 0.0130.575.765.343.448.621.130.820.541.219.4
Arson 00016131212
per 100,000 0.00.00.010.965.19.731.710.320.510.319.4
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 82.1101.979.386.696.797.496.6100.2107.183.671.7

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Crime in Orono detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 15 (14 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.36
Maine average:

1.70

Historical population

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Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Educational services (44%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Manufacturing (4%)
  • Educational services (37%)
  • Health care and social assistance (17%)
  • Accommodation and food services (17%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
  • Information (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (2%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Postsecondary teachers (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

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Earthquake activity:

Orono-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Maine state average. It is 71% 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 45.7 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 50.4 miles away from Orono center
On 9/16/1994 at 04:22:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 36.2 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 36.6 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 21.5 miles away from Orono center
On 9/22/2006 at 10:39:21, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 4.3 mi) earthquake occurred 44.3 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 Orono:

  • CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 244 miles away; PLATTSBURGH, NY)
  • MOSES-LUDINGTON HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 247 miles away; TICONDEROGA, NY)
  • ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 248 miles away; ELIZABETHTOWN, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Orono, ME

College/University in Orono:

  • University of Maine (Full-time enrollment: 9,235; Public; Website: www.umaine.edu/; Offers Doctor's degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Orono:

  • Husson University (about 8 miles; Bangor, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,107)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 75 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,074)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 116 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 2,993)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 117 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 5,629)
  • University of New England (about 131 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 3,850)
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 166 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 13,290)
  • Plymouth State University (about 169 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,634)

Public high school in Orono:

Public elementary/middle schools in Orono:

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Library in Orono:

  • ORONO PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $310,781; Location: 16 GOODRIDGE DRIVE; 32,655 books; 1,736 audio materials; 1,659 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 75 print serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • WLBZ 2 in Bangor is now owned by Gannett, Inc. of McLean, Va owner/publisher of USA Today

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Notable locations in Orono: DTA Village (A), Maynard F Jordan Planetarium and Observatory (B), Penobscot-Valley Country Club (C), University Dock and Picnic Area (D), Class of 1944 Hall (E), Bennett Hall (F), Fernald Hall (G), Lord Hall (H), Coburn Hall (I), Hitchner Hall (J), Chadbourne Hall (K), Shibles Hall (L), East Annex (M), Roger Clapp Greenhouse (N), Nutting Hall (O), Center Stevens Hall (P), Cumberland Hall (Q), Raymond H Folger Library (R), Balentine Hall (S), Oak Hall (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Twin City Shopping Center (1), University Mall Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Orono include: Church of Universal Fellowship (A), Newman Center (B), Saint Marys Catholic Church (C), Orono United Methodist Church (D), Saint James Episcopal Church (E), Our Lady of Wisdom Chapel (F), Maine Christian Association (G), Faith Baptist Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Stillwater River Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

River: Stillwater River (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Orono include: Marden Park (1), Mahoney Diamond (2), Concert Park (3), Clarence B Beckett Family Track and Field Complex (4), Chester G Bridges Tennis Complex (5), Alumni Stadium (6), University of Maine at Orono Historic District (7), North Athletic Fields (8), Webster Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference (4 Godfrey Dr).

 
Penobscot County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Ozone  PM10 Pb 

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 3.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

13.2
U.S.:

22.1

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

PRAYS MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 183, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2005 and DEC-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-11-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-30-2005)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 65 regular monitoring violations
DEER RUN APTS (Population served: 36, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-01-2004 and NOV-17-2004, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-22-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-22-2004), St Compliance achieved (NOV-17-2004)
SUNSET CONDO ASSOCIATION (Population served: 28, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-20-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-20-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2003, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-29-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-29-2003)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Orono that have no violations reported:

  • ORONO-VEAZIE WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 5125, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 27.7%
(25.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 87.3% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 28.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.2 people
Maine:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  44.7%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  5.8%
Whole state:  7.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Orono, ME

People in group quarters in Orono:

  • 2,989 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 94 people in nursing homes
  • 27 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Orono compared to Maine state average:

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Arena or stadium:
  • Alfond Arena. University of Maine.

Banks with branches in Orono (2011 data):

  • Bank of America, National Association: Orono Branch at 56 Main Street, branch established on 11/20/1933. Info updated 11/18/2009: Bank assets: $1,489,198.0 mil, Deposits: $1,021,724.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5991 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Bangor Savings Bank: Orono Branch at 110 Park Street, branch established on 04/18/1978. Info updated 12/02/2008: Bank assets: $2,364.5 mil, Deposits: $1,752.9 mil, headquarters in Bangor, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 56 total offices, Holding Company: Bangor Bancorp, Mhc

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Orono, Maine:

  • Best Western Black Bear Inn, 4 Godfrey Dr, Orono, ME 04473 , Phone: (207) 866-7120, Fax: (207) 866-7433
  • Link View Motel, 377 Main St, Orono, ME 04473 , Phone: (207) 866-7020
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Orono, Maine

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Orono travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (81%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Penobscot County Maine:


2008 Presidential Election results in Penobscot County Maine:
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Religion statistics for Orono:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 33.68%
Here33.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal Church
Adherents57.6%9.9%5.0%4.6%2.5%
Congregations13.6%14.4%10.6%10.6%4.5%
Name Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentNational Association of Congregational Christian ChurchesLDS (Mormon) ChurchAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents2.5%2.1%1.6%1.5%12.5%
Congregations0.8%4.5%2.3%3.8%34.8%
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 Orono:

  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WNZS (1340 AM; 1 kW; VEAZIE, ME; Owner: WATERFRONT COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • 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.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Orono:

  • WMEB-FM (91.9 FM; ORONO, ME; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM)
  • WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBZN (107.3 FM; OLD TOWN, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
  • WNSX (97.7 FM; WINTER HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WLKE (99.1 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W275AE (102.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHSN (89.3 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: HUSSON COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Orono:

  • WMEB-TV (Channel 12; ORONO, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLBZ (Channel 2; BANGOR, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBGR-LP (Channel 33; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: MAINE FAMILY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W66CL (Channel 66; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WBAN-LP (Channel 9; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
  • WCKD-LP (Channel 30; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: J. MCLEOD, ME FAMILY B/CING., INC.)
  • WVII-TV (Channel 7; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFVX-LP (Channel 22; BANGOR, ME; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING III, LLC)
  • W39CC (Channel 39; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W42BZ (Channel 42; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W50BX (Channel 50; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W54CG (Channel 54; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36CK (Channel 36; BANGOR, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Orono, Maine:
  • Fatal accident count: 25
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 35
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 7
  • Fatalities: 27
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 58
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Maine average:
  • Fatal accident count: 53
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 76
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 21
  • Fatalities: 58
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 129
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 3

See more detailed statistics of Orono fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Orono)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Orono, ME)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 56 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Orono)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Orono)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED8$153,78019$136,08953$136,0497$80,71114$132,8181$27,830
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$118,8003$136,3370$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$133,2501$114,03014$127,7742$36,8252$152,4651$18,050
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$08$140,9360$01$89,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$274,0000$04$169,3350$01$101,0000$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0061.00 , 0062.00, 0063.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$93,8750$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$126,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$101,530
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0061.00 , 0062.00, 0063.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 42
  • Hazardous Condition: 59
  • Service Call: 11

Incident types - Orono


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Orono, ME

Most common first names in Orono, ME among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary4682.6 years
William3073.3 years
John2976.6 years
Joseph2475.4 years
George2378.6 years
Dorothy2179.3 years
Helen1986.8 years
Edward1878.2 years
Donald1869.8 years
Robert1781.3 years
Most common last names in Orono, ME among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2079.8 years
Sullivan1471.6 years
Perkins1381.1 years
Martin1173.5 years
Nadeau1179.5 years
Page1177.5 years
Myers1163.7 years
Cunningham883.3 years
Dall884.1 years
King877.7 years
Businesses in Orono, ME
NameCountNameCount
Burger King1U-Haul1
Dunkin Donuts1U.S. Cellular1
FedEx1UPS2
Subway1Wendy's1

Orono on our top lists:

  • #63 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 100 cities with old houses but young residents (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #94 (04473) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Other Arab first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Kerry (Democrat) in the 2004 Presidential Election, pop. 50,000+"

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