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Caratunk, Maine

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Population in 2010: 69.
Population change since 2000: -36.1%
Males: 37  (53.6%)
Females: 32  (46.4%)
Median resident age:

55.1 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip code: 04925

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,940 (it was $36,591 in 2000)
Caratunk:

$64,940
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,388 (it was $17,321 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $199,989 (it was $75,000 in 2000)
Caratunk:

$199,989
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $190,782; detached houses: $204,176; townhouses or other attached units: $200,500; in 2-unit structures: $144,246; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $441,593; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $270,949; mobile homes: $101,406; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $711,279
March 2022 cost of living index in Caratunk: 93.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Caratunk, ME (2010)
    • 6797.1%White alone
    • 11.4%American Indian alone
    • 11.4%Two or more races
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Ancestries: English (45.4%), French (29.6%), Irish (24.1%), Scottish (12.0%), German (10.2%), Italian (7.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 10/14/1977

Elevation: 549 feet

Land area: 52.3 square miles.

Population density: 1.3 people per square mile   (very low).

Caratunk, Maine map

3 residents are foreign born (2.8% Latin America).

This town:

2.8%
Maine:

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

0.9% ($647)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (110.8 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (210.4 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (363.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Moscow, ME (3.2 miles ),
Bingham, ME (3.7 miles ),
Shirley, ME (4.1 miles),
Carrabassett Valley, ME (4.4 miles ),
Monson, ME (4.6 miles ),
Embden, ME (4.6 miles ),
Wellington, ME (4.7 miles ),
Kingfield, ME (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 45.25 N, Longitude: 69.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $500,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $137,500
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $158,300
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $45,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $75,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Caratunk, ME residents
Average permit cost in Caratunk, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.0%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Caratunk, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (21.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.6%)
  • Construction (13.6%)
  • Public administration (10.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.1%)
  • Truck transportation (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.6%)
  • Construction (20.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.7%)
  • Public administration (11.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (11.8%)
  • Truck transportation (8.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (28.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (12.5%)
  • Public administration (9.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.2%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Paper (6.2%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Caratunk, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Media and communications workers (6.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.1%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (14.7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.8%)
  • Top executives (5.9%)
  • Media and communications workers (5.9%)
  • Life and physical scientists (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (12.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (12.5%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (9.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.2%)
  • Media and communications workers (6.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.2%)

Average climate in Caratunk, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Caratunk, Maine average temperatures Caratunk, Maine average precipitation Caratunk, Maine humidity Caratunk, Maine wind speed Caratunk, Maine snowfall Caratunk, Maine sunshine Caratunk, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2017 was 48.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

48.9
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 5.24. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.24
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Caratunk-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 190.9 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 192.4 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 234.4 miles away from the city center
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 119.6 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 146.1 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 57.1 miles away from the city 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 Somerset County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 13, Snows: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Caratunk topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Caratunk:

  • SOMERSET REHABILITATION AND LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BINGHAM, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Caratunk:

  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 42 miles; Farmington, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,036)
  • Husson University (about 64 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 64 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine (about 67 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 102 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 111 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 112 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)

Points of interest:

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Lakes and reservoirs: Baker Pond (A), Big Dimmick Pond (B), Chase Bog (C), Decker Ponds (D), Deer Bog (E), Doughnut Pond (F), Heald Ponds (G), Little Dimmick Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Robinson Pond Outler (A), Dimmick Stream (B), Pleasant Pond Stream (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Somerset County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

THE STERLING INN (Population served: 34, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-23-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-23-2006), St Compliance achieved (OCT-15-2007), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-01-2007)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2006 and SEP-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-21-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-21-2006), St Compliance achieved (OCT-15-2007), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-01-2007)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-01-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-01-2005), St Public Notif received (2 times from DEC-07-2005 to DEC-07-2005), St Compliance achieved (APR-23-2007)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-21-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-21-2005), St Compliance achieved (APR-23-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

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

  • ADVENTURE BOUND (Address: 1094 ROUTE 201 , Population served: 160, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

1.7 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

48.8%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.9%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.8%
Whole state:

10.9%

For population 15 years and over in Caratunk:

Marital status in Caratunk, ME
  • Never married: 34.6%
  • Now married: 54.8%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 3.8%

For population 25 years and over in Caratunk:

  • High school or higher: 79.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 12.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.2
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Caratunk, ME (based on Somerset County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,6947
Mainline Protestant3,09428
Evangelical Protestant2,55232
Other5013
None42,387-
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: 13
This county:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 14
Somerset County:

2.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 48
Here:

9.31 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 42
Here:

8.14 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Somerset County:

10.2%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.7%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Caratunk:

  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Caratunk:

  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

Caratunk fatal accident list:

Apr 28, 2010 03:20 PM, Us-201, Lat: 45.224611, Lon: -69.999389, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 17, 1998 08:00 AM, Us-201, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Dec 31, 1990 10:00 PM, 201, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.6mTotal length
  • 2,544Total average daily traffic
  • 126Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,637Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • David Duplissis, Main Street (Route 201) (Lat: 45.240333 Lon: -69.990333), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 23025 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Viridi Wireless, LLC, Steve@wireless.Com, , Frami-ngham, Phone: (617) 834-1025

  • David Duplissis, Main Street (Route 201) (Lat: 45.240333 Lon: -69.990333), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 23025 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Viridi Wireless, LLC, Steve@wireless.Com, , Frami-ngham, Phone: (617) 834-1025

  • Steve Hubbard, Main Street (Route 201) (Lat: 45.240333 Lon: -69.990333), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 23025 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Viridi Wireless, LLC, Steve@wireless.Com, , Frami-ngham, Phone: (617) 834-1025

  • Steve Hubbard, Main Street (Route 201) (Lat: 45.240333 Lon: -69.990333), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 23025 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Viridi Wireless, LLC, Steve@wireless.Com, , Frami-ngham, Phone: (617) 834-1025

  • Steven G Hubbard, Main Street (Route 201) (Lat: 45.240333 Lon: -69.990333), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 23025 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Viridi Wireless, LLC, Steve@wireless.Com, , Frami-ngham, Phone: (617) 834-1025

  • Steven G Hubbard, Main Street (Route 201) (Lat: 45.240333 Lon: -69.990333), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 23025 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Viridi Wireless, LLC, Steve@wireless.Com, , Frami-ngham, Phone: (617) 834-1025

  • Richard Hickey, Main Street (Route 201) (Lat: 45.240333 Lon: -69.990333), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 23025 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge Development, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KA4YWB, Licensee ID: L01378728, Grant Date: 03/13/2008, Expiration Date: 03/13/2018, Cancellation Date: 03/14/2020, Registrant: Douglas D Brackett, 180 Main Street, Caratunk, ME 04925

  • Call Sign: KB1UGD, Licensee ID: L01568846, Grant Date: 05/13/2010, Expiration Date: 05/13/2020, Cancellation Date: 05/14/2022, Certifier: Edward A Hanscom, Registrant: Edward A Hanscom, Caratunk, ME 04925




Caratunk 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.
  • Renting 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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