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Population in July 2009: 1,018. Population change since 2000: +2.8%

Males: 501	(49.3%)
Females: 517	(50.7%)

Median resident age:	40.2 years
Maine median age:	38.6 years

Zip codes: 04966.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $37,852 (it was $30,579 in 2000)

Phillips:	$37,852
Maine:	$45,734

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $18,078

Phillips town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $99,098 (it was $59,700 in 2000)

Phillips:	$99,098
Maine:	$177,500

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $126,014; Detached houses: $138,424; Townhouses or other attached units: $95,395; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $121,412; Mobile homes: $58,073
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White alone - 975 (98.5%)
American Indian alone - 5 (0.5%)
Two or more races - 4 (0.4%)
Hispanic - 4 (0.4%)
Black alone - 1 (0.1%)
Asian alone - 1 (0.1%)

Races in Phillips detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Phillips: 88.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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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

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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:	2.9%

According to our research of Maine and other state lists there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Phillips, Maine as of June 18, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Phillips to the number of sex offenders is 339 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) , 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) .

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

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 44.84 N, Longitude: 70.37 W

Area code: 207

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Unemployment in August 2012:

Here:
12.2%
Maine:
6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females

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%)

Most common occupations (%)
Males Females

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%)

Work and jobs in Phillips: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Phillips, Maine

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Tornado activity:

Phillips-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 F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 22.4 miles away from the Phillips town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 11/7/1971, a category F2 tornado 30.2 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Phillips-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Maine state average. It is 86% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 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 19.0 miles away from Phillips center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 66.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.1 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 38.0 miles away from Phillips center
On 9/7/2000 at 10:07:40, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 59.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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: 13, Storms: 13, Snows: 4, Snows: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Floods: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 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 Phillips:

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 161 miles away; PLATTSBURGH, NY)
ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 165 miles away; ELIZABETHTOWN, NY)
MOSES-LUDINGTON HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 167 miles away; TICONDEROGA, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Phillips, ME

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Phillips:

University of Maine at Farmington (about 16 miles; Farmington, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,074)
Husson University (about 78 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,107)
University of Southern Maine (about 82 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 5,629)
Southern Maine Community College (about 83 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 2,993)
University of Maine (about 84 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 9,235)
University of New England (about 96 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 3,850)
Plymouth State University (about 100 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,634)

Public elementary/middle school in Phillips:

PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 1401 RANGELEY ROAD; Grades: Kindergarten - 8th Grade)

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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)

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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

Franklin 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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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 26.6. This is better than average.

City:	26.6
U.S.:	32.0

Particulate Matter (PM₁₀) [µ/m³] level in 2004 was 11.4. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.7 miles away from the city center.

City:	11.4
U.S.:	22.9

Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) [ppb] level in 2004 was 3.52. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.6 miles away from the city center.

City:	3.52
U.S.:	3.46

Particulate Matter (PM_2.5) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 8.13. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.7 miles away from the city center.

City:	8.13
U.S.:	9.59

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:

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

Past monitoring violations:

2 routine major monitoring violations

US NAVY SERE SCHOOL C/O BNAS (Population served: 33, Surface_water):

Past health 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)

Past monitoring violations:

5 routine major monitoring violations

3 regular monitoring violations

Average household size:

This town:	2.4 people
Maine:	2.4 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	67.8%
Whole state:	65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	10.1%
Whole state:	7.3%

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

Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
Gay men: 0.7% 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%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Phillips, ME

Phillips compared to Maine state average:

Median household income below state average.
Median house value below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Median age above 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.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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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

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (73%)
Wood (23%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)

2004 Presidential Election results in Franklin County Maine:

2008 Presidential Election results in Franklin County Maine:

Detailed 2008 election results.

Religion statistics for Phillips (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%

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: 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 2005 ($30,744 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 2006 ($31,794 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
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

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics

Number of bridges: 7
Total length: 24 meters (79ft)
Total costs: $2,073,000
Total average daily traffic: 8,560
Total average daily truck traffic: 740
Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic: 12,840

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

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, Certifier: Dale B Austin
Registrant: Lao 20109607, 102 East Middle St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:
Lat: 44.837556 Lon: -70.353667, Call Sign: WQBW602
Assigned Frequencies: 151.100 MHz
Grant Date: 12/28/2004, Expiration Date: 12/28/2014, Certifier: Guy W Haines
Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Road #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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

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

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

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