Wells, Maine

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Population in July 2008: 9,895. Population change since 2000: +5.3%

Males: 4,815	(48.7%)
Females: 5,080	(51.3%)

Median resident age:	43.3 years
Maine median age:	38.6 years

Zip codes: 04090.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $55,586 (it was $46,314 in 2000)

Wells:	$55,586
Maine:	$45,888

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $29,199

Wells:	$29,199
Maine:	$24,977

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $294,352 (it was $149,300 in 2000)

Wells:	$294,352
Maine:	$176,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $370,873; Detached houses: $383,676; Townhouses or other attached units: $405,035; In 2-unit structures: $638,455; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $462,091; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $617,398; Mobile homes: $63,642; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $17,500
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Races in Wells:

White Non-Hispanic (97.8%)
Two or more races (0.8%)
Hispanic (0.6%)
American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Wells: 126.8 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (21.8%), Irish (17.5%), French (11.6%), French Canadian (8.5%), German (7.4%), United States (7.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 07/05/1653

Elevation: 69 feet

Land area: 57.6 square miles.

Population density: 172 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Wells

High school or higher: 92.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.3%
Unemployed: 4.6%
Mean travel time to work: 26.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wells town

Never married: 21.4%
Now married: 60.6%
Separated: 0.3%
Widowed: 6.4%
Divorced: 11.3%

273 residents are foreign born (2.0% Europe, 0.4% North America).

This town:	2.9%
Maine:	2.9%

According to our research there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Wells, Maine in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Wells to the number of sex offenders is 1649 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this town is a lot smaller than the state average.

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

Wells:	1.0% ($1,453)
Maine:	1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (29.4 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (73.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (239.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Ogunquit, ME (2.2 miles ), Kennebunk, ME (2.4 miles ), North Berwick, ME (2.5 miles ), West Kennebunk, ME (2.5 miles ), South Sanford, ME (2.7 miles ), North Berwick, ME (2.8 miles ), Kennebunkport, ME (2.8 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 61 buildings, average cost: $95,100
1997: 48 buildings, average cost: $107,000
1998: 71 buildings, average cost: $98,400
1999: 88 buildings, average cost: $110,900
2000: 98 buildings, average cost: $132,200
2001: 79 buildings, average cost: $147,500
2002: 106 buildings, average cost: $143,200
2003: 135 buildings, average cost: $161,300
2004: 142 buildings, average cost: $176,600
2005: 100 buildings, average cost: $186,000
2006: 68 buildings, average cost: $204,000
2007: 37 buildings, average cost: $242,800
2008: 36 buildings, average cost: $184,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 43.32 N, Longitude: 70.61 W

Area code: 207

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Unemployment in May 2009:

Here:	6.2%
Maine:	8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (12%)
Transportation equipment (10%)
Accommodation and food services (7%)
Educational services (5%)
Printing and related support activities (4%)
Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Educational services (18%)
Health care (12%)
Accommodation and food services (10%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
Finance and insurance (5%)
Public administration (4%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
Health technologists and technicians (4%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
Registered nurses (3%)

Crime in Wells by Year
Type	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
Murders	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	9.9
Rapes	3	0	2	0	1	0	1
per 100,000	31.6	0.0	20.2	0.0	9.9	0.0	9.9
Robberies	0	3	3	2	0	1	1
per 100,000	0.0	31.4	30.3	20.0	0.0	9.9	9.9
Assaults	6	4	3	4	4	8	3
per 100,000	63.2	41.9	30.3	40.0	39.8	79.3	29.6
Burglaries	43	67	22	40	30	37	36
per 100,000	453.3	702.0	222.5	400.3	298.2	366.7	355.0
Thefts	156	165	189	187	163	182	139
per 100,000	1644.4	1728.8	1911.2	1871.3	1620.0	1803.9	1370.5
Auto thefts	6	6	10	12	2	9	2
per 100,000	63.2	62.9	101.1	120.1	19.9	89.2	19.7
Arson	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	29.6
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9)	140.5	141.1	131.5	126.5	103.2	123.8	117.7

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 31 (23 officers).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	2.32
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Wells, Maine

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Wells-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 53% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 30.2 miles away from the Wells town center injured 5 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 10/10/1966, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 11.4 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Wells-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Maine state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 51.2 miles away from Wells center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 70.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/22/2003 at 11:41:15, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 48.2 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 93.2 miles away from Wells center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 96.9 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 86.9 miles away from Wells center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Wells:

HENRIETTA D GOODALL HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; SANFORD, ME)
YORK HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; YORK, ME)
SOUTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER (about 14 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME)

Political contributions by individuals in Wells, ME

Amtrak station:
WELLS (696 SANFORD ST.). Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area.

Local government website: wellstown.org

Colleges/Universities in Wells:

YORK COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 337; Location: 112 COLLEGE DR; Public; Website: www.yctc.net)
SEACOAST WORKS BUSINESS SCHOOL (FT enrollment: 11; Location: ABENAKI PROFESSIONAL PK STE B3; Private, for-profit; Website: seacoastworks.com)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wells:

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 14 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 21 miles; DURHAM, NH; FT enrollment: 12,586)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 31 miles; PORTLAND, ME; FT enrollment: 7,381)
SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 31 miles; STANDISH, ME; FT enrollment: 2,376)
NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; HAVERHILL, MA; FT enrollment: 3,388)
NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 46 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; FT enrollment: 3,251)
MERRIMACK COLLEGE (about 51 miles; NORTH ANDOVER, MA; FT enrollment: 2,384)

Public high schools in Wells:

WELLS HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 222 SANFORD RD PO BOX 579; Grades: 9th Grade - 12th Grade)
WELLS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 1470 POST RD PO BOX 310; Grades: 5th Grade - 8th Grade)

Public elementary/middle school in Wells:

WELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 276 SANFORD RD PO BOX 429; Grades: Kindergarten - 4th Grade)

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Library in Wells:

WELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $213,810; Location: 1434 POST ROAD; 38,798 books; 790 audio materials; 815 video materials; 115 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Wells: Sanford Health Camp (A), The Wells Reserve Visitors Center (B), Gregoires Campground (C), Bears Den Recreational Vehicle Park (D), Beach Acres Campground (E), Wells Information Center (F), Wells Auto Museum (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Churches in Wells include: Messiah Christian Church (A), High Pine Baptist Church (B), Congregational Church of Wells (C), First Congregational Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Ocean View Cemetery (1), Jackson Cemetery (2), Littlefield Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Ed Hanscom Pond (A), Hobbs Pond (B), Merriland River Reservoir (C), Johns Swamp (D), Heath, The (E), Webhannet River Marsh (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Dog Brook (A), Depot Brook (B), Pope Creek (C), Bragdpm Brook (D), Bragdon Brook (E), Blacksmith Brook (F), Merriland River (G), Hobbs Brook (H), Stevens Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Wells: The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Beaches: Wells Beach (A), Moody Beach (B), Laudholm Beach (C), Drakes Island Beach (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Historical Society of Wells & Ogunquit (Historical Places & Services; Post Road) (1), Bull N' Claw Restaurant (Tours & Charters; Route 1 - Post Road) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Coast Village Inn (876 Post Road) (1), Belle of Maine Vacation Village (1139 Post Road) (2), Garrison Suites Motel & Cottages (1099 Post Road) (3), Nautical Mile Resort & Condominiums (1072 Post Road) (4), Seagull Motor Inn (1413 Post Rd) (5), Misty Harbor Resort Motel (Mile Rd) (6), Cottages At Summer Village Rentals (454 Post Rd) (7), Ocean Overlook Motor Court (Post Road) (8), Blue Horizon Motel (39 Mile Rd) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

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

SEA-VU SOUTH CAMPGROUND (Population served: 688, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

One routine major monitoring violation

2 regular monitoring violations

BEARS DEN RV PARK - WEST (Population served: 290, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-20-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-20-2005), St Public Notif received (NOV-16-2005)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-15-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-15-2005), St Public Notif received (SEP-22-2005)

Past monitoring violations:

2 routine major monitoring violations

SEA-VU WEST CAMPGROUND (Population served: 264, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

One routine major monitoring violation

BLUEBERRY RIDGE M.H. VILLAGE (Population served: 128, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Average - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-14-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUN-14-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-14-2006), St Public Notif received (JUL-18-2006)

Past monitoring violations:

2 regular monitoring violations

MERRILAND FARM (Population served: 80, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-18-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-18-2003), St Public Notif received (SEP-09-2003)

Past monitoring violations:

One regular monitoring violation

GREGOIRES CAMPGROUND (Population served: 75, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-30-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-30-2004)

Past monitoring violations:

Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUN-2004, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-19-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-19-2004)

3 routine major monitoring violations

PIKE INDUSTRIES (Population served: 42, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

3 routine major monitoring violations

PHEASANT HILL MHP (Population served: 35, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-13-2006), St Tech Assistance Visit (MAR-13-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-13-2006), St Boil Water Order (MAR-13-2006)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAY-18-2006), St Public Notif requested (MAY-19-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-19-2006)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-06-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-06-2005)

Past monitoring violations:

CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-01-2005 and NOV-15-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-11-2005), St Compliance achieved (NOV-15-2005)

CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-01-2004 and NOV-10-2004, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-22-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-22-2004), St Compliance achieved (NOV-10-2004)

2 routine major monitoring violations

56 regular monitoring violations

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

PINEDEROSA CAMPGROUND #1 (Population served: 203, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
PINEDEROSA CAMPGROUND #2 (Population served: 203, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
BEARS DEN RV PARK - EAST (Population served: 65, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:

This town:	2.4 people
Maine:	2.4 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	67.2%
Whole state:	65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	5.7%
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: 0.6% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	5.4%
Whole state:	10.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	2.2%
Whole state:	4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wells, ME

Wells compared to Maine state average:

Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Median age significantly above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Number of college students below state average.

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Banks with branches in Wells (2009 data):

Kennebunk Savings Bank: Wells Branch at Route 109, Sanford Road, branch established on 1975-08-11. Info updated 2007-08-03: Bank assets: $806.0 mil, Deposits: $659.1 mil, headquarters in Kennebunk, ME, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices
Bank of America, National Association: Wells Branch at 75 Wells Plaza, Unit 11, branch established on 1974-11-18. 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
Sanford Institution for Savings: Wells Branch at 1149 Post Road, branch established on 2004-12-08. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $442.6 mil, Deposits: $309.9 mil, headquarters in Sanford, ME, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Wells, Maine

Village By The Sea Hotel And Conference Center, 1373 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090, Phone: (207) 646-1100, Fax: (207) 646-1401
Congdon's Resort, 1072 PO Rd, Wells, ME 04090, Phone: (207) 646-6171, Fax: (207) 646-6250
Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort, PO Box 639, Wells, ME 04090, Phone: (207) 646-2831, Fax: (207) 646-6770
Usa Inn, 1017 PO Rd, Wells, ME 04090, Phone: (207) 646-9313
Hampton Inn & Suites Wells/Ogunquit, 900 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090, Phone: (207) 646-0555, Fax: (207) 646-2228
Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort At Wells Beach, 393 Mile Rd, Wells, ME 04090, Phone: (207) 646-2831, Fax: (207) 646-6770

All 6 fire-safe hotels and motels in Wells, Maine

Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

2004 Presidential Election results in York County Maine:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (79%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9%) Electricity (7%) Wood (4%)

Religion statistics for Wells

Adherents

Name	Catholic Church	United Church of Christ	American Baptist Churches in the USA	United Methodist Church	Episcopal Church
Adherents	72.5%	6.5%	5.4%	4.5%	2.5%
Congregations	17.2%	16.4%	13.9%	12.3%	4.9%

Name	Assemblies of God	Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America	Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	Salvation Army	Other religions
Adherents	1.6%	1.3%	1.1%	0.7%	3.9%
Congregations	6.6%	0.8%	2.5%	1.6%	23.8%

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.

6.27% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($40,481 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.27%
Maine average:	6.39%

0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($333 average AGI)
York County: 0.08%
Maine average: 0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Cumberland County, ME	1.61% ($37,688 average AGI)
from Strafford County, NH	0.52% ($36,557)
from Rockingham County, NH	0.42% ($46,742)

6.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,248 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.63%
Maine average:	6.44%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($169 average AGI)
York County: 0.04%
Maine average: 0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Cumberland County, ME	1.71% ($38,497 average AGI)
to Strafford County, NH	0.59% ($34,097)
to Rockingham County, NH	0.41% ($45,576)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wells:

WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WTSN (1270 AM; 5 kW; DOVER, NH; Owner: GARRISON CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WPHX (1220 AM; 1 kW; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING L.L.C.)
WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wells:

WUBB (95.3 FM; YORK CENTER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WPHX-FM (92.1 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING LLC)
WSEW (88.5 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
WQEZ (104.7 FM; KENNEBUNKPORT, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING L.P.)
WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WBQQ (99.3 FM; KENNEBUNK, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING L.P.)
WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WSHK (105.3 FM; KITTERY, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WCYY (94.3 FM; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WOKQ (97.5 FM; DOVER, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WRED (95.9 FM; SACO, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
WMEX (106.5 FM; FARMINGTON, NH; Owner: WIMMEX, LLC)
WHEB (100.3 FM; PORTSMOUTH, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WBYY (98.7 FM; SOMERSWORTH, NH; Owner: GARRISON CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
WQSO (96.7 FM; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WLKZ (104.9 FM; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Wells:

WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
WHDN-LP (Channel 26; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GUENTER MARKSTEINER)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Wells, Maine:

Fatal accident count: 67
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 93
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 25
Fatalities: 76
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 156
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 6

Maine average:

Fatal accident count: 51
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 72
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 20
Fatalities: 56
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 123
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 3

See more detailed statistics of Wells fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 33
Total length: 110 meters (361ft)
Total costs: $5,049,000
Total average daily traffic: 379,770
Total average daily truck traffic: 38,834

New bridges - Historical Statistics

1920-1929: 1
1930-1939: 2
1940-1949: 10
1950-1959: 1
1960-1969: 1
1970-1979: 0
1980-1989: 2
1990-1999: 4
2000-2009: 12

See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Wells, ME

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Wells)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Wells, ME)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3

STATION, 0.1 Mi N Of Tatnic, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WNTM569
Assigned Frequencies : 952.443 MHz, 928.443 MHz
Grant Date: 04/24/1992, Expiration Date: 04/24/1997, Cancelation Date: 01/19/1995
Registrant: Phone: (919) 545-2223
Bald Hill, 615 Bald Hill Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WQES582
Assigned Frequencies : 10875.0 MHz
Grant Date: 04/04/2006, Expiration Date: 04/04/2016, Certifier: Scott Donlea
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
WELLS, Tanic Rd, Overall height: 113.7 m, Call Sign: WLN853
Assigned Frequencies : 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 10638.1 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 10627.5 MHz, 10616.8 MHz
Grant Date: 01/09/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive Ms A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7506, Fax: (469) 229-7295, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 3

545 Ocean Ave, Type: Building, Overall height: 7 m, Call Sign: KIY666, Licensee ID: L00556070
Assigned Frequencies : 156.800 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.575 MHz
Grant Date: 08/28/2002, Expiration Date: 08/12/2012
Registrant: Moody Marine Association, 545 Ocean Avenue, Wells, ME 04090-3912, Phone: (207) 646-3208
Lower Landing Rd, Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: KZN507
Assigned Frequencies : 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz
Grant Date: 10/19/1993, Expiration Date: 08/19/1998, Cancelation Date: 05/06/2001
Registrant: Wells Harbor Marina Inc, Lower Landing Rd, Wells, ME 04090
345 Harbor Rd, Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WHU252, Licensee ID: L00003413
Assigned Frequencies : 156.425 MHz, 156.500 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.450 MHz
Grant Date: 02/01/2000, Expiration Date: 03/07/2005, Cancelation Date: 05/07/2005
Registrant: Webhannet River Boat Yard Inc, 345 Harbor Rd, Wells, ME 04090

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Wells)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3

Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-135 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 3206B , Serial Number: 22-2033, Year manufactured: 1953
Registrant (Co-Owned): Hubert L Reeves, 2611 Tatnic Rd, Wells, ME 04090, Other Owners: Barbara Stevens
Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
N-Number: 857CH , Serial Number: 15076078, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 12/12/2005
Registrant (Corporation): Sentient Machines Inc, 1820 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090
Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 95990 , Serial Number: 8290, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 05/20/1947
Registrant (Co-Owned): William R Dennen, 25 Shady Ln, Wells, ME 04090, Other Owners: Fredrick F Shepard

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 53
Hazardous Condition: 62
Service Call: 20
Good Intent Call: 8

Incident types - Wells

See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Wells, ME

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