Searsmont, Maine
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Population change since 2000: +18.6%
Males: 689 | |
Females: 703 |
Median resident age: | 41.0 years |
Maine median age: | 43.0 years |
Zip codes: 04973.
Searsmont: | $66,298 |
ME: | $64,767 |
Estimated per capita income in 2021: $36,441 (it was $18,118 in 2000)
Searsmont town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $237,093 (it was $92,900 in 2000)
Searsmont: | $237,093 |
ME: | $252,100 |
Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $226,207; detached houses: $246,790; townhouses or other attached units: $249,377; in 2-unit structures: $245,337; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $185,627; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $260,140; mobile homes: $100,256; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $19,260
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Searsmont, ME
- 1,34496.6%White alone
- 191.4%Two or more races
- 80.6%American Indian alone
- 70.5%Black alone
- 70.5%Asian alone
- 40.3%Hispanic
- 30.2%Other race alone
Races in Searsmont detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Searsmont, Maine as of December 05, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Searsmont is 696 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.

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Ancestries: English (27.3%), Irish (15.2%), United States (10.5%), German (7.2%), French (7.0%), Scottish (5.5%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated on 02/05/1814
Elevation: 227 feet
Land area: 37.8 square miles.
Population density: 37 people per square mile (very low).

18 residents are foreign born
This town: | 1.5% |
Maine: | 2.9% |
Searsmont town: | 1.1% ($1,019) |
Maine: | 1.5% ($1,417) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (72.6 miles
, pop. 64,249).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (170.9 miles
, pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (340.8 miles
, pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Latitude: 44.37 N, Longitude: 69.19 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2021: 13 buildings, average cost: $133,700
- 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $113,300
- 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $130,500
- 2017: 10 buildings, average cost: $117,400
- 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $213,800
- 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $105,000
- 2014: 1 building, cost: $86,300
- 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
- 2012: 7 buildings, average cost: $236,500
- 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $173,300
- 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $69,000
- 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $81,400
- 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $151,900
- 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $151,900
- 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $108,900
- 2005: 15 buildings, average cost: $134,200
- 2004: 15 buildings, average cost: $125,400
- 2003: 18 buildings, average cost: $101,300
- 2002: 19 buildings, average cost: $94,500
- 2001: 11 buildings, average cost: $73,000
- 2000: 18 buildings, average cost: $83,800
- 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $42,700
- 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $71,900
- 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $78,800
Here: | 3.2% |
Maine: | 3.0% |


- Construction (12.4%)
- Educational services (9.4%)
- Health care (8.4%)
- Wood products (8.1%)
- Finance & insurance (7.2%)
- Public administration (5.2%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.4%)

- Construction (21.8%)
- Wood products (12.0%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
- Public administration (5.8%)
- Educational services (5.2%)
- Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.3%)
- Finance & insurance (4.0%)

- Health care (17.8%)
- Educational services (14.5%)
- Finance & insurance (11.2%)
- Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
- Public administration (4.5%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
- Social assistance (4.1%)

- Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
- Carpenters (4.2%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.5%)

- Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
- Carpenters (7.7%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.4%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)

- Registered nurses (7.4%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.8%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
- Other financial specialists (4.1%)
- Financial managers (3.7%)
Average climate in Searsmont, Maine
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Earthquake activity:
Searsmont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 90.5 miles away from Searsmont center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 222.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 223.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 134.3 miles away from Searsmont center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 257.3 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 18.1 miles away from Searsmont 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 Waldo County (19) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Snows: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Searsmont:
- THE COMMONS AT TALL PINES (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
- BRADBURY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
- HARBOR HILL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
- DIALYSIS CLINIC INC. - BELFAST (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
- WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
- WINDWARD GARDENS (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CAMDEN, ME)
- CAMDEN COMM HOSP HC CENTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CAMDEN, ME)
Airports located in Searsmont:
- Highland View Field Airport (55ME) (Runways: 1)
- Ridgeview Airport (12ME) (Runways: 1)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Searsmont:
- University of Maine at Augusta (about 31 miles; Augusta, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,204)
- Husson University (about 38 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
- University of Maine (about 45 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
- University of Maine at Farmington (about 52 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
- Southern Maine Community College (about 72 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
- University of Southern Maine (about 73 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 75 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
Public elementary/middle school in Searsmont:
- AMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 125, Location: 165 NEW ENGLAND ROAD, Grades: 2-5)
Points of interest:
Notable location: Searsmont Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: Pine Grove Cemetery (1), East Searsmont Cemetery (2), Lassell Cemetery (3), Hillcrest Cemetery (4), Oak Grove Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Lawry Pond (A), Levenseller Pond (B), Little Pond (C), Bartlett Stream Reservoir (D), Saint George River Reservoir (E), Quantabacook Lake (F), Whitney Bog (G), Witcher Swamp (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Thompson Brook (A), Wilson Brook (B), Stearns Brook (C), Dead River (D), Luce Brook (E), Jam Brook (F), Black Brook (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Park in Searsmont: Ruffingham Meadow State Game Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Birthplace of: Charles West Kendall - Politician.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Searsmont and their reported violations in the past:
ROBBINS LUMBER - MILL WELL (Population served: 135, Groundwater):Past health violations:CAMP SEARSMONT (Population served: 32, Groundwater):
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-14-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-14-2005), St Public Notif received (2 times from NOV-23-2005 to NOV-23-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-19-2005)
Past health violations:Past monitoring violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-14-2009), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-14-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-07-2011), St Intentional no-action (SEP-09-2011)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-23-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-23-2006), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-23-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-15-2007), St Intentional no-action (SEP-15-2011)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-11-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-11-2006), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-23-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-15-2007), St Intentional no-action (SEP-15-2011)
- Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2006, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-05-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-05-2006), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-23-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-15-2007), St Public Notif received (JUL-10-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUL-12-2007)
- One routine major monitoring violation
This town: | 2.4 people |
Maine: | 2.3 people |
This town: | 65.3% |
Whole state: | 62.9% |
This town: | 10.1% |
Whole state: | 9.4% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
- Gay men: 0.2% of all households
This town: | 8.4% |
Whole state: | 10.9% |
This town: | 3.1% |
Whole state: | 4.1% |
For population 15 years and over in Searsmont:
- Never married: 24.2%
- Now married: 56.8%
- Separated: 0.5%
- Widowed: 4.7%
- Divorced: 13.8%
For population 25 years and over in Searsmont:
- High school or higher: 87.0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.3%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
- Unemployed: 6.2%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.5 minutes
Here: | 10.4 |
Maine average: | 11.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Searsmont, ME (based on Waldo County data)
Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
---|---|---|
Mainline Protestant | 2,204 | 20 |
Evangelical Protestant | 1,711 | 23 |
Catholic | 900 | 3 |
Other | 554 | 7 |
None | 33,417 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Waldo County: | 2.60 / 10,000 pop. |
Maine: | 2.80 / 10,000 pop. |
Waldo County: | 1.82 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 2.20 / 10,000 pop. |
This county: | 7.02 / 10,000 pop. |
Maine: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Waldo County: | 8.84 / 10,000 pop. |
Maine: | 11.02 / 10,000 pop. |
Waldo County: | 9.2% |
Maine: | 8.2% |
This county: | 26.1% |
Maine: | 25.0% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Searsmont:
- WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
- WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
- WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WRKD (1450 AM; 1 kW; ROCKLAND, 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 Searsmont:
- 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.)
- WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WBQX (106.9 FM; THOMASTON, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
- WBYA (105.5 FM; ISLESBORO, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMTED PARTNERSHIP)
- WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
- WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
- WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
- WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
- WMEW (91.3 FM; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
TV broadcast stations around Searsmont:
- WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
- W36CK (Channel 36; BANGOR, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- W64BY (Channel 64; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CRAIG MINISTRIES, INC.)
Searsmont fatal accident list:
Aug 29, 2014 05:10 PM, Sr-3 Belfast Augusta Rd, Lat: 44.409069, Lon: -69.217478, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 2
Jul 21, 2011 04:20 AM, Thompson Ridge Road, Lat: 44.408586, Lon: -69.218158, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 13, 2009 08:30 PM, Howard Road, Lat: 44.364483, Lon: -69.148036, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 16, 2004 02:00 PM, Sr-173, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 16, 1991 03:20 PM, 3, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 8Number of bridges
- 26ft / 7.6mTotal length
- 8,777Total average daily traffic
- 435Total average daily truck traffic
- 12,487Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Searsmont)FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
4- SEARSMONT, Appleton Ridge Road (Lat: 44.348611 Lon: -69.206139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.3 m, Call Sign: WQOF222,
Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/2021, Expiration Date: 09/07/2031, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email: - Searsmont South, Appleton Ridge Road (Lat: 44.348639 Lon: -69.206167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 58.2 m, Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: WQSB854,
Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 08/28/2013, Expiration Date: 08/28/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/17/2020, Certifier: Jessica B Lyons, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, Rm 2100, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email: - 4BG0459A, Appleton Ridge Road (Lat: 44.348611 Lon: -69.206139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.3 m, Call Sign: WREY970,
Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/07/2020, Expiration Date: 01/07/2030, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email: - 4BG0471A, Off Borough Road (Lat: 44.414139 Lon: -69.213833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 51.2 m, Call Sign: WREY971,
Assigned Frequencies: 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/07/2020, Expiration Date: 01/07/2030, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Searsmont)FAA Registered Aircraft:
1- Aircraft: THOMAS WAYNE L THOMAS' FLYER (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-290-D2 (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 35WT, N35WT, N-35WT, Serial Number: TF-1, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 09/05/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 08/05/2020
Registrant (Individual): Lynn K Thomas, Po Box 6, Searsmont, ME 04973
2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
- Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Searsmont, ME
- 13164.9%Structure Fires
- 5125.2%Outside Fires
- 157.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
- 52.5%Other
- 69.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 26.8%Wood
- 3.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 1.0%Electricity
- 91.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 8.3%Wood
Searsmont compared to Maine state average:
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Black race population percentage below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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 significantly below state average.

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