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| Males: 500 |  (48.6%) |
| Females: 528 |  (51.4%) |
| Median resident age: |  45.5 years |
| Maine median age: |  43.0 years |
Zip codes: 04966.
| Phillips: | $37,114 |
| ME: | $46,709 |
Phillips town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2012: $100,036 (it was $59,700 in 2000)
| Phillips: | $100,036 |
| ME: | $172,300 |
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- White alone - 997 (97.0%)
- Two or more races - 15 (1.5%)
- Hispanic - 11 (1.1%)
- Asian alone - 3 (0.3%)
- Black alone - 2 (0.2%)
Races in Phillips detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Latest news from Phillips, ME collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations
Ancestries: English (36.2%), French (12.4%), United States (9.3%), Irish (8.3%), German (6.6%), French Canadian (3.7%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated on 02/25/1812
Elevation: 571 feet
Land area: 50.9 square miles.
| Population density: 20 people per square mile | (very low). |
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For population 25 years and over in Phillips:
- High school or higher: 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
- Unemployed: 6.6%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.5 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Phillips town:
- Never married: 20.6%
- Now married: 56.2%
- Separated: 1.8%
- Widowed: 9.1%
- Divorced: 12.4%
18 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 1.8% |
| Maine: | 3.3% |
According to our research of Maine and other state lists there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Phillips, Maine as of January 29, 2015.
The ratio of number of residents in Phillips to the number of sex offenders is 204 to 1.
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Phillips town: | 1.1% ($669) |
| Maine: | 1.5% ($1,417) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME 
(81.4 miles , pop. 64,249).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (177.9 miles , pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (328.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities: Avon, ME (2.1 miles ),
Madrid, ME (2.1 miles)
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Strong, ME (3.0 miles ),
Weld, ME (3.1 miles ),
Temple, ME (3.5 miles ),
New Vineyard, ME (3.5 miles ),
Kingfield, ME (3.7 miles ),
Byron, ME (4.0 miles)
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Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $131,300
- 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $131,300
- 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $131,300
- 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $131,300
- 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $131,300
- 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $130,700
- 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $84,600
- 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $64,300
- 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $64,300
- 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $109,600
- 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $109,600
- 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
- 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $178,900
- 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $30,000
- 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $79,000
- 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $80,000
Latitude: 44.84 N, Longitude: 70.37 W
Area code: 207
| Here: | 10.9% |
| Maine: | 5.1% |
Unemployment by year (%)
- Construction (18%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
- Wood products (13%)
- Truck transportation (8%)
- Educational services (4%)
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (4%)
- Food and beverage stores (4%)
- Educational services (20%)
- Health care (17%)
- Social assistance (7%)
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (6%)
- Wood products (6%)
- Accommodation and food services (6%)
- Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
- Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (9%)
- Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
- Carpenters (5%)
- Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
- Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
- Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
- Art and design workers (5%)
- Postsecondary teachers (4%)
Average climate in Phillips, Maine
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Earthquake activity:
Phillips-area historical earthquake activity is near Maine state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW, Depth: 6.8 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 166.4 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 205.5 miles away from Phillips center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 110.9 miles away from the city center
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) earthquake occurred 114.9 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 48.8 miles away from Phillips 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 19.0 miles away from the city 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 Franklin County (24) is a lot greater than the US average (12).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 7
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 13, Snows: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Phillips:
- EDGEWOOD REHAB AND LIVING CTR
(Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FARMINGTON, ME) - ORCHARD PARK REHAB AND LIVING (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; FARMINGTON, ME)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Phillips:
- University of Maine at Farmington (about 17 miles; Farmington, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,036)
- University of Maine at Augusta (about 45 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 71 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
- Husson University (about 78 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
- University of Southern Maine (about 82 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
- Southern Maine Community College (about 83 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
- University of Maine (about 84 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
Public elementary/middle school in Phillips:
- Phillips Elementary School (Location: 1401 RANGELEY ROAD; Grades: K-8)
Library in Phillips:
- PHILLIPS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $53,600; Location: 96 MAIN STREET; 10,901 books; 72 audio materials; 421 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 12 print serial subscriptions)
Notable locations in Phillips: Phillips Volunteer Fire Department (A), Northstar Emergency Medical Services Phillips Station (B), Phillips Public Library (C), Phillips Historical Society (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Church in Phillips: Union Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: Tory Hill Cemetery (1), Riverside Cemetery (2), Phillips-Maine Cemetery (3), Evergreen Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes: Toothaker Pond (A), Tory Hill Pond (B), Adley Pond (C), Beaver Pond (D), Bog Pond (E), Lufkin Pond (F), Stetson Pond (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: South Branch Sandy River (A), Orbeton Stream (B), Jont Stream (C), Cottle Brook (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2012 was 30.4. This is significantly better than average.
| City: | 30.4 |
| U.S.: | 74.2 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 3.52. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 3.52 |
| U.S.: | 1.93 |
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2004 was 11.5. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 11.5 |
| U.S.: | 20.2 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2012 was 8.15. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 8.15 |
| U.S.: | 9.14 |
Drinking water stations with addresses in Phillips and their reported violations in the past:
MT. BLUE STANDARD WATER DIST (Population served: 750, Groundwater):Past health violations:US NAVY SERE SCHOOL C/O BNAS (Population served: 33, Surface_water):Past monitoring violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-31-2000), St Compliance achieved (NOV-27-2000)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-15-1999), St Compliance achieved (OCT-14-1999)
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In DEC-1998. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-10-1999), St Compliance achieved (MAR-03-1999)
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In NOV-1998. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-10-1999), St Compliance achieved (MAR-03-1999)
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In OCT-1998. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-10-1999), St Compliance achieved (MAR-03-1999)
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In SEP-1998. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-10-1999), St Compliance achieved (MAR-03-1999)
- 14 other older health violations
- 2 routine major monitoring violations
Past health violations:Past monitoring violations:
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In FEB-1999. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-28-1999), St Compliance achieved (AUG-26-1999)
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In JAN-1999. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-28-1999), St Compliance achieved (AUG-26-1999)
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In DEC-1998. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-28-1999), St Compliance achieved (AUG-26-1999)
- 5 routine major monitoring violations
- 3 regular monitoring violations
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Phillips, ME
Average household size:
Percentage of family households:
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
| This town: | 2.3 people |
| Maine: | 2.3 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 62.6% |
| Whole state: | 62.9% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 10.8% |
| Whole state: | 9.4% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
- Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
| This town: | 16.7% |
| Whole state: | 10.9% |
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
| This town: | 6.4% |
| Whole state: | 4.1% |
Phillips compared to Maine state average:
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
- Renting 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.
- Number of college students below state average.
Banks with branches in Phillips (2011 data):
- The Camden National Bank: Phillips Branch at Main And Dodge Streets, branch established on 1953/11/02. Info updated 2008/02/27: Bank assets: $2,266.8 mil, Deposits: $1,604.6 mil, headquarters in Camden, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 39 total offices, Holding Company: Camden National Corporation
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (73%)
- Wood (23%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
Religion statistics for Phillips town (based on Franklin County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 33.34%| Here: | | 33.3% |
| USA: | | 50.2% |
Adherents
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | Catholic Church | United Methodist Church | United Church of Christ | Episcopal Church | LDS (Mormon) Church |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adherents | 62.8% | 9.2% | 8.0% | 4.3% | 3.6% |
| Congregations | 14.0% | 18.6% | 16.3% | 4.7% | 2.3% |
| Name | American Baptist Churches in the USA | Church of the Nazarene | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Assemblies of God | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adherents | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% |
| Congregations | 9.3% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 20.9% |
Tables represent county-level data.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 14
| Franklin County: | 4.68 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.80 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
| This county: | 0.33 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 0.14 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
| Franklin County: | 3.01 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.20 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
| Franklin County: | 6.69 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 43
| Here: | 14.38 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 11.02 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| This county: | 7.3% |
| Maine: | 8.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Franklin County: | 24.4% |
| Maine: | 25.0% |
6.34% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 200530,744 ($ average adjusted gross income)
| Here: | 6.34% |
| Maine average: | 6.39% |
0.11% of residents moved from foreign countries($368 average AGI)
Franklin County: 0.11% Maine average: 0.12%
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
| from Androscoggin County, ME | 0.85% ($25,489 average AGI) |
| from Kennebec County, ME | 0.55% ($20,467) |
| from Oxford County, ME | 0.48% ($28,769) |
6.32% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 200631,794 ($ average adjusted gross income)
| Here: | 6.32% |
| 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 Androscoggin County, ME | 0.99% ($27,916 average AGI) |
| to Kennebec County, ME | 0.59% ($31,516) |
| to Cumberland County, ME | 0.58% ($31,079) |
Strongest AM radio stations in Phillips:
- WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
- WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
- WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
- WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- 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.)
- WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
- WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
- WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
Strongest FM radio stations in Phillips:
- WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
- WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WKTJ-FM (99.3 FM; FARMINGTON, ME; Owner: FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
- WIGY (97.5 FM; MADISON, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
TV broadcast stations around Phillips:
- W21BI (Channel 21; FARMINGTON, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Phillips fatal accident list:
Jun 21, 2001 07:05 PM, Reeds Mills Road, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jun 11, 2001 08:39 PM, Sr-4, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 29, 1999 08:06 PM, Sr-142, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Oct 14, 1994 01:45 PM, 142, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 22, 1990 01:25 AM, Eastmadrid, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1
Jan 28, 1984 01:55 AM, 71118993, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Apr 3, 1979 08:30 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 11, 2001 08:39 PM, Sr-4, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 29, 1999 08:06 PM, Sr-142, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Oct 14, 1994 01:45 PM, 142, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 22, 1990 01:25 AM, Eastmadrid, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1
Jan 28, 1984 01:55 AM, 71118993, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Apr 3, 1979 08:30 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Number of bridges: 7
Total length: 24 meters (79ft)
Total costs: $2,073,000
Total average daily traffic: 8,960
Total average daily truck traffic: 771
Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic: 13,440
Total length: 24 meters (79ft)
Total costs: $2,073,000
Total average daily traffic: 8,960
Total average daily truck traffic: 771
Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic: 13,440
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:
2- Lat: 44.863722 Lon: -70.461222, Call Sign: WPTP632
Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, 157.650 MHz
Grant Date: 11/16/2001, Expiration Date: 11/16/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/21/2012, Certifier: Dale B Austin
Registrant: Lao 20109607, 102 East Middle St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email: - Route 149 Phillips Fire Station/Highway Garage (Lat: 44.837556 Lon: -70.353667), Type: Pole, Structure height: 12.1 m, Overall height: 18.5 m, Call Sign: WQBW602
Assigned Frequencies: 151.100 MHz
Grant Date: 12/28/2004, Expiration Date: 12/28/2014, Certifier: Guy W Haines
Registrant: Rangeley Dispatch Centre, 12 Allen Street, Rangeley, ME 04970, Phone: (207) 864-2162, Fax: (207) 864-2162, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
4- Call Sign: N1QQQ, Previous Call Sign: KC4WZQ, Licensee ID: L00960691
Grant Date: 01/15/2005, Expiration Date: 01/15/2015
Registrant: Bruce A Wilcox, 112 Weld Road, Phillips, ME 04966 - Call Sign: N1VHG, Licensee ID: L00681728
Grant Date: 03/23/2005, Expiration Date: 06/07/2015, Certifier: Dennis J Atkinson
Registrant: Dennis J Atkinson, 459 Park St, Phillips, ME 04966 - Call Sign: W1GLG, Previous Call Sign: N1HUA, Licensee ID: L00132356
Grant Date: 01/22/1998, Expiration Date: 01/22/2008, Cancellation Date: 01/23/2010
Registrant: Gerald L Grant, Phillips, ME 04966-0103 - Call Sign: WA1KLI, Licensee ID: L00136211
Grant Date: 07/09/2009, Expiration Date: 08/02/2019
Registrant: John S Tarbox, 20 Main Street, Phillips, ME 04966
FAA Registered Aircraft:
10 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Phillips)2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
- Fire: 7
- Hazardous Condition: 5
Incident types - Phillips
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