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Population in July 2007: 7,480. Population change since 2000: -0.9%
 

Males: 3,449  (46.1%)
Females: 4,031  (53.9%)

Median resident age:  40.9 years
Maine median age:  38.6 years

Zip codes: 04841.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,410 (it was $30,209 in 2000)
Rockland:  $37,410
Maine:  $45,888

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $156,198 (it was $82,400 in 2000)
Rockland:  $156,198
Maine:  $176,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $182,004; Detached houses: $186,913; Townhouses or other attached units: $280,941; In 2-unit structures: $222,073; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $178,187; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $386,882; Mobile homes: $32,302

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Races in Rockland:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

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

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Ancestries: English (21.8%), Irish (13.6%), United States (10.3%), French (5.9%), German (5.7%), Italian (5.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 07/28/1848

Elevation: 35 feet

Land area: 12.9 square miles.

Population density: 579 people per square mile 
 
 (low).




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For population 25 years and over in Rockland

  • High school or higher: 83.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 14.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Rockland city

  • Never married: 24.1%
  • Now married: 48.7%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 14.7%

122 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.6%
Maine:  2.9%



According to our research there were 27 registered sex offenders living in Rockland, Maine in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Rockland to the number of sex offenders is 277 to 1.

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

Rockland:  1.8% ($1,475)
Maine:  1.5% ($1,417)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (65.2 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (158.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (331.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Thomaston, ME (1.9 miles ), Owls Head, ME (1.9 miles ), Thomaston, ME (2.0 miles ), Rockport, ME (2.2 miles ), South Thomaston, ME (2.3 miles ), Warren, ME (2.6 miles ), Camden, ME (2.7 miles ), .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 6 buildings, average cost: $75,700
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $42,600
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $49,400
  • 1999: 15 buildings, average cost: $66,500
  • 2000: 12 buildings, average cost: $74,400
  • 2001: 19 buildings, average cost: $85,200
  • 2002: 22 buildings, average cost: $98,700
  • 2003: 33 buildings, average cost: $113,300
  • 2004: 31 buildings, average cost: $104,800
  • 2005: 14 buildings, average cost: $132,700
  • 2006: 10 buildings, average cost: $120,100
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $210,000

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Average cost (in 1000s)


Latitude: 44.11 N, Longitude: 69.11 W


Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Lobster Capital of the World

Daytime population change due to commuting: +3,019 (+39.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,081 (57.6%)

Area code: 207

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Rockland, Maine business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...


Population change in the 1990s: -586 (-7.2%).

Unemployment in December 2008:
Here:  4.7%
Maine:  4.2%


Unemployment by year (%)


Historical population


Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Health care (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (19%)
  • Accommodation and food services (14%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Child care workers (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3%)



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Crime in Rockland by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 0000100
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.013.00.00.0
Rapes 03268105
    per 100,000 0.038.825.878.1104.0130.665.9
Robberies 2540223
    per 100,000 26.064.751.60.026.026.139.6
Assaults 461113085
    per 100,000 52.177.7141.8169.30.0104.565.9
Burglaries 71735343374424
    per 100,000 924.6944.9683.4559.9481.1574.6316.5
Thefts 411484469464437408375
    per 100,000 5352.36264.66047.76041.75682.05327.84945.9
Auto thefts 108111212117
    per 100,000 130.2103.5141.8156.3156.0143.692.3
Arson 0015000
    per 100,000 0.00.012.965.10.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 307.5391.0365.6389.7390.5398.0305.2

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 22 (19 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  2.54
US city average:  3.00

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Birthplace of: Adelbert Ames - (1835-1933), Edna St. Vincent Millay.


Hospitals/medical centers near Rockland:
  • PENOBSCOT BAY MEDICAL CENTER (about 5 miles; ROCKPORT, ME)
  • MILES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; DAMARISCOTTA, ME)
  • WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; BELFAST, ME)

Political contributions by individuals in Rockland, ME

Airports and Heliports located in Rockland: See detailed data for Airports and Heliports located in Rockland, ME

Local government website: www.ci.rockland.me.us

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rockland:
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 39 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,172)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON (about 63 miles; FARMINGTON, ME; FT enrollment: 2,229)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 66 miles; PORTLAND, ME; FT enrollment: 7,381)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (about 67 miles; ORONO, ME; FT enrollment: 8,590)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 77 miles; STANDISH, ME; FT enrollment: 2,376)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 80 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 114 miles; DURHAM, NH; FT enrollment: 12,586)
Public high schools in Rockland:
Public elementary/middle schools in Rockland:
Private elementary/middle school in Rockland:
  • PEN BAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 183; Location: 1 WALDO AVENUE; Grades: PK - 9)
See full list of schools located in Rockland

Library in Rockland:
  • ROCKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $203,544; Location: 80 UNION STREET; 36,417 books; 882 audio materials; 824 video materials; 98 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Rockland: Journeys End Marina (A), William A Farnsworth Homestead (B), Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Dock (C), Schooner Wharf (D), North End Shipyard (E), Knight Marina (F), Rockland Community Yacht Club (G), Rockland Golf Course (H), Rockland Harbor Boatyard (I), Rockland Landings Marina (J), Rockland Public Landing (K), Shore Village Lighthouse Museum Library (L), Shore Village Museum (M), Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Headquarters (N), Knox County Courthouse (O), William A Farnsworth Library (P), William A Farnsworth Art Museum (Q), Rockland Visitor Information Center (R), Rockland Public Library (S), The Wyeth Center (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Rockland Plaza Shopping Center (1), Rockland Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Rockland include: First Unitarian Universalist Church (A), Living Waters Revival Church (B), Congregational Church of Rockland (C), Grace Bible Fellowship Building (D), First Baptist Church (E), Grace Pentecostal Church (F), Saint Peters Episcopal Church (G), Saint Bernards Church (H), Littlefield Memorial Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Achorn Cemetery (1), Farnsworth Cemetery (2), Tolman Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs and swamps: Chickawaukie Pond (A), Bog, The (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Rockland include: Main Street Historic District (1), J C Park (2), Wasgett Field (3), Harbor Park (4), Rockland Recreation Building and Playground (5), Rockland Residential Historic District (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Rockland Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Project Puffin Audobon Center (Museums; 311 Main) (1), Maine Lighthouse Museum (1 Park Drive) (2), All Aboard Trolley CO (Tours & Charters; 21 Limerock Street) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Navigator Motor Inn (520 Main Street) (1), Trade Winds Health Club (2 Park Drive) (2), Lathrop House (16 Pleasant Street) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Maine State - Courts- Superior Court- Rockland (62 Union Street) (1), Maine State - Courts- District Court- Rockland (62 Union Street) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 

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

SANDY SHORES OWNERS ASSOC. (Population served: 188, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
MSAD 05 GUILFORD BUTLER SCHOOL (Population served: 93, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Water Quality Parameter WQP M&R - Between JAN-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-19-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-19-2006)
  • 49 regular monitoring violations
OAKLAND SEASHORE MOTEL/CABINS (Population served: 43, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUL-05-2006), St Compliance Meeting conducted (JUL-05-2006), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-05-2006), St Boil Water Order (JUL-05-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUL-05-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-05-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between SEP-21-2003 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Maine:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  56.6%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.7%
Whole state:  7.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  14.7%
Whole state:  10.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.7%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Rockland, ME


People in group quarters in Rockland
  • 123 people in nursing homes
  • 52 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 11 people in military barracks, etc.
  • 9 people in military ships
  • 8 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 5 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 3 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 3 people in other group homes


Rockland compared to Maine state average:

Rockland, Maine environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income 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 above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Rockland (2009 data):
  • Bank of America, National Association: Rockland Branch at 63 Union Street, branch established on 1960-04-01. Info updated 2008-11-07: Bank assets: $1,471,631.0 mil, Deposits: $954,677.6 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 6194 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Machias Savings Bank: Rockland Branch at 235 Camden Street Ste 32, branch established on 1995-05-08. Info updated 2008-08-20: Bank assets: $947.6 mil, Deposits: $707.2 mil, headquarters in Machias, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Machias Bancorp, Mhc
  • Keybank National Association: Rockland Branch at 331 Main Street, branch established on 1958-07-21. Info updated 2008-03-03: Bank assets: $101,868.6 mil, Deposits: $70,142.2 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1003 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp
  • Rockland Savings Bank, FSB: Rockland Savings Bank, Fsb at 582 Main Street, branch established on 1888-01-01. Info updated 2009-02-19: Bank assets: $68.5 mil, Deposits: $47.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization
  • TD Bank, National Association: Rockland Branch at 34 School Street, branch established on 1868-01-01. Info updated 2008-06-17: Bank assets: $101,632.1 mil, Deposits: $76,748.6 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1084 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • The Camden National Bank: Rockland Branch at 300 Main Street, branch established on 1973-07-09. Info updated 2008-02-27: Bank assets: $2,322.5 mil, Deposits: $1,497.4 mil, headquarters in Camden, ME, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 38 total offices, Holding Company: Camden National Corporation
  • The First, N.A.: Rockland Branch at 132 Park Street, branch established on 2001-09-25. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $1,294.5 mil, Deposits: $925.9 mil, headquarters in Damariscotta, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: First Bancorp, Inc., The
  • Bar Harbor Bank & Trust: Rockland Branch at 245 Camden Street (U.S. Route 1), branch established on 1977-10-01. Info updated 2007-04-24: Bank assets: $971.4 mil, Deposits: $578.7 mil, headquarters in Bar Harbor, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Bar Harbor Bankshares

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Rockland, Maine
  • Lakeshore Inn Bed & Breakfast, 184 Lakeview Dr, Rockland, ME 04841, Phone: (207) 594-4209
  • Navigator Motor Inn, 520 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841, Phone: (207) 594-2131, Fax: (207) 594-7763
See all 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Rockland, Maine


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Rockland travel time to work


Rockland mode of transportation to work chart



Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (77%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (11%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religon statistics for Rockland

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal ChurchUnited Church of Christ
Adherents39.5%13.8%10.5%7.7%6.6%
Congregations10.2%22.4%14.3%6.1%6.1%
NameNational Association of Congregational Christian ChurchesEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnitarian Universalist AssociationChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsOther religions
Adherents4.3%2.1%1.8%1.6%12.2%
Congregations4.1%2.0%2.0%2.0%30.6%
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.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 6$21,047$42,0940$0
Other Government Administration 6$22,530$45,0600$0
Police Protection - Officers 18$81,781$54,5210$0
Police - Other 3$8,442$33,7681$775
Firefighters 16$65,961$49,4710$0
Streets and Highways 16$70,696$53,0220$0
Health 2$4,677$28,0620$0
Solid Waste Management 7$21,888$37,5220$0
Sewerage 11$44,210$48,2290$0
Parks and Recreation 6$17,202$34,4043$3,565
Housing and Community Development(Local) 1$4,792$57,5040$0
Local Libraries 7$18,978$32,5343$2,538
Other and Unallocable 3$9,996$39,9840$0
Totals for Government 102$392,200$46,1417$6,878



5.90% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($48,077 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.90%
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 Lincoln County, ME  0.62% ($24,021 average AGI)
from Waldo County, ME  0.59% ($33,261)
from Cumberland County, ME  0.46% ($39,704)


6.12% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($44,148 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.12%
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 Waldo County, ME  0.84% ($36,763 average AGI)
to Lincoln County, ME  0.73% ($29,500)
to Cumberland County, ME  0.49% ($37,052)


Strongest AM radio stations in Rockland:
  • WRKD (1450 AM; 1 kW; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, 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.)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rockland:
  • WRFR-LP (93.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: PENOBSCOT SCHOOL)
  • WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBQX (106.9 FM; THOMASTON, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
  • WBYA (105.5 FM; ISLESBORO, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMTED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCME (96.7 FM; BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Rockland:
  • W64BY (Channel 64; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CRAIG MINISTRIES, INC.)


Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2007 (per 100,000 population)

Rockland, Maine:
  • Fatal accident count: 24
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 29
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 11
  • Fatalities: 25
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 49
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 2
Maine average:
  • Fatal accident count: 49
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 70
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 19
  • Fatalities: 55
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 120
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 3
See more detailed statistics of Rockland fatal accidents for 1975 - 2007 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total costs: $7,400,000
Total average daily traffic: 100
Total average daily truck traffic: 3

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Benner Hill; 4.0 Km N Of Us-1; 2.8 Km Nw Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 90.5 m, Overall height: 95 m, Call Sign: KNKN808
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 10/12/1999, Expiration Date: 10/05/2009, Certifier: Richard Ekstrand
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4
  • Jerri L Janjua, Benner Hill; 4.02km N Of Us-1; 2.8km Nw Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 90.5 m, Overall height: 95 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • Louis Vitali, Benner Hill, Type: Tower, Structure height: 94 m, Overall height: 95 m, , Licensee ID: L01420319
    Registrant: Blueberry Broadcasting, LLC, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, Phone: (207) 967-8094, Email:
  • Don Sambol, Mountain Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.5 m
  • CARISSA L BICK, 34 Benner Rd (010247), Type: Tower, Structure height: 101.8 m, Overall height: 104.8 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 116 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116, Phone: (617) 585-7600

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Rockland, ME)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 38 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Rockland)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 7
  • Aircraft: MAJUNKA ROMAN VANS RV-8A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUPERIOR O-360 (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 224MR , Serial Number: 81641, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 11/18/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Roman M Majunka, 204 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/29/1999
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6362H , Serial Number: 19544, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 10/04/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Stephen D Morrison, 491 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841
  • Aircraft: DEHAVILLAND MK-35 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds, Speed: 393 mph), Engine: Turbo-jet
    N-Number: 6528Z , Serial Number: A79-657/4179
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 13 Orange St, Rockland, ME 04841
    Deregistered: Yes
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8025D , Serial Number: 22-5551, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 09/13/1957
    Registrant (Individual): Michael Smallidge, Po Box 1546, Rockland, ME 04841
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8776N , Serial Number: 28-25600, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 02/20/1969
    Registrant (Corporation): Knox County Flying Club Inc, Po Box 1406, Rockland, ME 04841
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172E (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9VU , Serial Number: 17251361, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 05/10/1996
    Registrant (Corporation): Knox County Aero Club, Po Box 1406, Rockland, ME 04841
  • Aircraft: MORMILE FRANCIS W AVENTURA II (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 932MC , Serial Number: AA2AO138
    Registrant (Individual): Francis W Mormile, 5 Union St, Rockland, ME 04841


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 64
  • Hazardous Condition: 44
  • Service Call: 6
  • Good Intent Call: 6

Incident types - Rockland


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