Vinalhaven, Maine

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Population in 2010: 1,165.
Population change since 2000: -5.7%
 
Males: 596  (51.2%)
Females: 569  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

45.1 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04863.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,078 (it was $34,087 in 2000)
Vinalhaven:

$65,078
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,506 (it was $21,287 in 2000)

Vinalhaven town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $330,945 (it was $117,800 in 2000)
Vinalhaven:

$330,945
ME:

$290,600
March 2022 cost of living index in Vinalhaven: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Vinalhaven, ME (2010)
    • 1,13697.5%White alone
    • 191.6%Two or more races
    • 30.3%American Indian alone
    • 30.3%Asian alone
    • 20.2%Hispanic
    • 10.09%Black alone
    • 10.09%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Vinalhaven, Maine as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Vinalhaven is 1,165 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Vinalhaven, ME City Guides:

Ancestries: English (29.4%), Irish (11.7%), French (8.1%), Scottish (7.1%), Swedish (6.4%), United States (4.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 06/25/1789

Elevation: 60 feet

Land area: 25.3 square miles.

Population density: 46 people per square mile   (very low).

Vinalhaven, Maine map

19 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.5%
Maine:

2.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Vinalhaven town:

0.8% ($942)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (75.8 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (164.8 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (339.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

North Haven, ME (2.6 miles ),
Owls Head, ME (3.3 miles ),
Isle au Haut, ME (3.4 miles),
Stonington, ME (3.5 miles ),
Rockland, ME (3.7 miles ),
South Thomaston, ME (3.8 miles ),
Deer Isle, ME (3.8 miles ),
Rockport, ME (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.06 N, Longitude: 68.85 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Vinalhaven, ME in 2022
Vinalhaven satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2014: 8 buildings, average cost: $106,300
  • 2009: 11 buildings, average cost: $181,800
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $279,300
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $230,000
  • 2006: 23 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 2005: 27 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 2004: 31 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 2003: 25 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 2002: 26 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 2001: 24 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 2000: 20 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 1999: 23 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 1998: 21 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 1997: 17 buildings, average cost: $100,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Vinalhaven, ME residents
Average permit cost in Vinalhaven, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Vinalhaven, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (25.4%)
  • Construction (16.3%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Utilities (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.2%)
  • Health care (2.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (39.6%)
  • Construction (25.6%)
  • Utilities (6.1%)
  • Educational services (3.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (2.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (2.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (2.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.7%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Vinalhaven, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (24.4%)
  • Carpenters (7.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (39.6%)
  • Carpenters (11.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.1%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (2.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (2.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.3%)

Average climate in Vinalhaven, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Vinalhaven, Maine average temperatures Vinalhaven, Maine average precipitation Vinalhaven, Maine humidity Vinalhaven, Maine wind speed Vinalhaven, Maine snowfall Vinalhaven, Maine sunshine Vinalhaven, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 53.6. This is better than average.

City:

53.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.4
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Vinalhaven-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 79% 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 95.5 miles away from the city 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 242.0 miles away from Vinalhaven center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 142.6 miles away from Vinalhaven 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 242.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 273.2 miles away from Vinalhaven 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 44.1 miles away from Vinalhaven 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 Knox County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 12, Winter Storms: 4, Snows: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Vinalhaven topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Vinalhaven:

  • SHORE VILLAGE REHAB AND NURSING (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ROCKLAND, ME)
  • KNOX CENTER FOR LONG TERM CARE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ROCKLAND, ME)
  • KNOX CENTER FOR LTC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ROCKLAND, ME)
  • KNO-WAL-LIN HOMECARE AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; ROCKLAND, ME)
  • CAMDEN COMM HOSP HC CENTR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CAMDEN, ME)
  • WINDWARD GARDENS (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CAMDEN, ME)

Airports located in Vinalhaven:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vinalhaven:

  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 51 miles; Augusta, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,204)
  • Husson University (about 54 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine (about 59 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 75 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 77 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 77 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 83 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)

Public high school in Vinalhaven:

See full list of schools located in Vinalhaven

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Vinalhaven: Heron Neck Light Station (A), Browns Head Light Station (B), Vinalhaven Fire Department (C), Vinalhaven Historical Society Museum (D), Vinalhaven Public Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Vinalhaven: Union Church of Vinalhaven (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Pooles Hill Cemetery (1), Cummins Cemetery (2), Roberts Cemetery (3), Hill Cemetery (4), Lane Family Cemetery (5), John Carver Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Dyers Pond (A), Lawson Quarry Pond (B), Booth Quarry Pond (C), Carvers Pond (D), Cedar Pond (E), Folly Pond (F), Long Pond (G), Otter Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Perry Creek (A), Stepping Stone Brook (B), Mill Creek (C), Murchs Brook (D), Gully Brook (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Vinalhaven include: Lanes Island Preserve (1), Armburst Hill Wildlife Preserve (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Clayfers Beach (A), Indian Camp Beach (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Candlepin Cabin (45 Roberts Cemetery Rd) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Bill Murray (baseball) - Major League Baseball second baseman.

Knox County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

58.7%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.4%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

9.0%
Whole state:

10.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.5%
Whole state:

4.1%

Banks with branches in Vinalhaven (2011 data):

  • The Camden National Bank: Vinalhaven Branch at 6 Main Street, branch established on 1958/07/21. 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

For population 15 years and over in Vinalhaven:

Marital status in Vinalhaven, ME
  • Never married: 18.7%
  • Now married: 59.5%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

For population 25 years and over in Vinalhaven:

  • High school or higher: 80.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 9.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Vinalhaven, ME (based on Knox County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,40029
Catholic4,3404
Evangelical Protestant1,81323
Other5696
None28,614-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 17
Knox County:

4.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Knox County:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Here:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 79
Knox County:

19.40 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.8%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

21.6%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Vinalhaven:

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

Strongest FM radio stations in Vinalhaven:

  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, 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)
  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBYA (105.5 FM; ISLESBORO, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMTED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Vinalhaven:

  • W64BY (Channel 64; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CRAIG MINISTRIES, INC.)

Vinalhaven fatal accident list:

Jan 17, 2017 12:05 AM, Lanes Island Rd, Lat: 44.041092, Lon: -68.832100, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 25, 2007 02:45 PM, North Haven Road, Lat: 44.073389, Lon: -68.839136, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 27, 1983 00:49 AM, 11881210, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 8.0mTotal length
  • 906,917Total average daily traffic
  • 45,344Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,995Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Sarah L Graulty, 70 Louds Pit Road (Lat: 44.068361 Lon: -68.841667), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 23013 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Tower Specialists, Inc., Justin@mainetower.Com, , Famou-th, Phone: (207) 797-8325

  • Sarah L Graulty, 70 Louds Pit Road (Lat: 44.068361 Lon: -68.841667), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 23013 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Tower Specialists, Inc., Justin@mainetower.Com, , Famou-th, Phone: (207) 797-8325

  • Justin Strout, 70 Louds Pit Road (Lat: 44.068361 Lon: -68.841667), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 23013 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Tower Specialists, Inc., Justin@mainetower.Com, , Famou-th, Phone: (207) 797-8325

  • Justin Strout, 70 Louds Pit Road (Lat: 44.068361 Lon: -68.841667), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 23013 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Tower Specialists, Inc., Justin@mainetower.Com, , Famou-th, Phone: (207) 797-8325


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Main St (Lat: 44.045917 Lon: -68.836139), Call Sign: WQU381, Licensee ID: L00043588,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.310 MHz, 154.370 MHz, Grant Date: 02/07/1996, Expiration Date: 10/25/2000, Cancellation Date: 12/31/2000, Registrant: Vinalhaven, Town Of, Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863, Phone: (207) 863-4471

  • 70 Louds Pits Rd (Lat: 44.070583 Lon: -68.839722), Type: Bant, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WNRM909,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.835 MHz, Grant Date: 03/12/2015, Expiration Date: 03/07/2025, Registrant: Radio Communications Management, 158 Rand Rd, Portland, ME 04103, Phone: (207) 797-7503, Fax: (207) 863-4538, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KA1DEI, Grant Date: 01/10/1997, Expiration Date: 01/10/2007, Cancellation Date: 01/13/2009, Registrant: Patricia A Sheppard, Atlantic Ave, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

  • Call Sign: KC1CW, Licensee ID: L01022005, Grant Date: 10/13/2016, Expiration Date: 12/12/2026, Certifier: Robert L Watts Jr, Registrant: Robert L Watts Jr, 77 York Road, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

  • Call Sign: N1CMS, Licensee ID: L00761440, Grant Date: 02/04/2019, Expiration Date: 03/02/2029, Certifier: Frederick A Dyer, Registrant: Frederick A Dyer, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

  • Call Sign: N1FMD, Grant Date: 02/16/1988, Expiration Date: 02/16/1998, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2000, Registrant: Robert K Jenner, Rr 1 Box 483, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

  • Call Sign: N1QMQ, Grant Date: 10/12/1993, Expiration Date: 10/12/2003, Cancellation Date: 10/13/2005, Registrant: Nathaniel J Littlefield, Cottage St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

  • Call Sign: N2CGY, Licensee ID: L01058336, Grant Date: 08/31/2005, Expiration Date: 11/28/2015, Cancellation Date: 11/29/2017, Certifier: J Gerhardt Torborg, Registrant: J Gerhardt Torborg, Rr 1 Box 549, Vinalhaven, ME 04863


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2569M, N2569M, N-2569M, Serial Number: 12-940, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 08/28/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 11/25/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Chad W Guilford, 3 Granite Island Rd, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 13. The highest number of fire incidents - 23 took place in 2017, and the least - 4 in 2015. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Vinalhaven, ME When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (47.9%), and Outside Fires (42.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Vinalhaven, ME
    • 10247.9%Structure Fires
    • 9042.3%Outside Fires
    • 219.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Vinalhaven, ME
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Vinalhaven, ME
  • 90.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.0%Wood
  • 1.5%Electricity
  • 1.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Vinalhaven, ME
  • 84.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.4%Wood
  • 3.6%Electricity
  • 1.5%No fuel used


Vinalhaven compared to Maine state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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.
There are 4 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.