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Harpswell, Maine

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Population in 2010: 4,740.
Population change since 2000: -9.5%
 
Males: 2,296  (48.4%)
Females: 2,444  (51.6%)
Median resident age:

52.9 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04066.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $82,374 (it was $40,611 in 2000)
Harpswell:

$82,374
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $69,978 (it was $30,433 in 2000)

Harpswell town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $534,645 (it was $156,900 in 2000)
Harpswell:

$534,645
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $514,200; detached houses: $533,395; townhouses or other attached units: $572,947; in 2-unit structures: $538,406; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $462,507; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $450,834; mobile homes: $93,551
March 2022 cost of living index in Harpswell: 100.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Harpswell, ME (2010)
    • 4,59697.0%White alone
    • 621.3%Two or more races
    • 390.8%Hispanic
    • 280.6%Asian alone
    • 100.2%American Indian alone
    • 40.08%Black alone
    • 10.02%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Harpswell, Maine as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Harpswell is 1,185 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Harpswell, ME City Guides:

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Ancestries: English (26.5%), Irish (12.9%), United States (8.9%), Scottish (7.8%), French (7.1%), German (6.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1758

Land area: 24.2 square miles.

Population density: 196 people per square mile   (very low).

218 residents are foreign born (1.4% North America, 1.2% Europe, 1.2% Asia, 0.4% Africa).

This town:

4.2%
Maine:

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

0.9% ($1,423)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (17.7 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (116.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (285.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Phippsburg, ME (2.6 miles ),
Brunswick Station, ME (2.8 miles ),
West Bath, ME (2.8 miles ),
Chebeague Island, ME (2.9 miles ),
Freeport, ME (3.0 miles ),
Brunswick, ME (3.0 miles ),
Littlejohn Island, ME (3.0 miles),
Cousins Island, ME (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 43.79 N, Longitude: 69.96 W

Area code: 207

Distribution of median household income in Harpswell, ME in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 25 buildings, average cost: $518,300
  • 2021: 20 buildings, average cost: $537,200
  • 2020: 39 buildings, average cost: $476,700
  • 2019: 20 buildings, average cost: $452,100
  • 2018: 32 buildings, average cost: $296,700
  • 2017: 41 buildings, average cost: $297,500
  • 2016: 32 buildings, average cost: $309,400
  • 2015: 21 buildings, average cost: $262,700
  • 2014: 25 buildings, average cost: $380,700
  • 2013: 33 buildings, average cost: $252,400
  • 2012: 14 buildings, average cost: $354,400
  • 2011: 15 buildings, average cost: $220,900
  • 2010: 20 buildings, average cost: $279,200
  • 2009: 18 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2008: 28 buildings, average cost: $259,000
  • 2007: 43 buildings, average cost: $267,700
  • 2006: 31 buildings, average cost: $272,500
  • 2005: 31 buildings, average cost: $272,600
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $218,500
  • 2003: 60 buildings, average cost: $171,900
  • 2002: 76 buildings, average cost: $137,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Harpswell, ME residents
Average permit cost in Harpswell, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Harpswell, ME
Historical housing units in Harpswell, ME
Most common industries in Harpswell, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.9%)
  • Health care (5.2%)
  • Educational services (4.0%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.1%)
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.2%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Harpswell, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (7.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.0%)
  • Carpenters (2.9%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (2.7%)
  • Computer specialists (2.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (13.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Carpenters (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (2.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.2%)

Average climate in Harpswell, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Harpswell, Maine average temperatures Harpswell, Maine average precipitation Harpswell, Maine humidity Harpswell, Maine wind speed Harpswell, Maine snowfall Harpswell, Maine sunshine Harpswell, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 70.7. This is about average.

City:

70.7
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2021 was 0.192. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.192
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.47. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.47
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2020 was 0.222. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.222
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.31. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.31
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Harpswell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 76% 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 37.3 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 192.3 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 84.6 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 192.9 miles away from Harpswell center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 218.9 miles away from Harpswell 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 52.7 miles away from Harpswell 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 Cumberland County (33) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 22
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 19, Storms: 13, Snows: 7, Winter Storms: 6, Heavy Rains: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Winds: 3, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Harpswell:

  • HORIZONS LIVING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BRUNSWICK, ME)
  • DIONNE COMMONS (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BRUNSWICK, ME)
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH AND NURSING SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; BRUNSWICK, ME)
  • MID COAST SENIOR HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BRUNSWICK, ME)
  • FREEPORT NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; FREEPORT, ME)
  • BRUNSWICK MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BRUNSWICK, ME)
  • COASTAL DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; BATH, ME)

Airports located in Harpswell:

Amtrak station near Harpswell:

  • 20 miles: PORTLAND (100 THOMPSON POINT ROAD) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, ATM.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Harpswell:

  • Southern Maine Community College (about 17 miles; South Portland, ME; Full-time enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 19 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 27 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of New England (about 32 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 40 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 62 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 67 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 15,243)

Public high school in Harpswell:

  • HARPSWELL COASTAL ACADEMY (Location: 9 ASH POINT RD, Grades: 6-10, Charter school)

Public elementary/middle school in Harpswell:

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Library in Harpswell:

  • CUNDY'S HARBOR LIBRARY (Operating income: $20,630; Location: 935 CUNDY'S HARBOR ROAD; 4,067 books; 59 audio materials; 198 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 4 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Harpswell: Oak Ledge Camp (A), Watsons Marina (B), Orrs-Bailey Yacht Club (C), Orrs Island Campground (D), Mackerel Cove Marina (E), Holbrooks Marina (F), High Head Yacht Club (G), Orrs Island Fire Department (H), Cundys Harbor Volunteer Fire Department (I), Harpswell Neck Volunteer Fire Department (J), Harpswell Historical Society Building (K), Harpswell Town Offices (L). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Harpswell include: Queen of the Mission Chapel (A), Harpswell Meetinghouse (B), Union Church (C), East Harpswell Free Will Baptist Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Cranberryhorn Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Wilson Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Strawberry Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Harpswell: Lobstermans Statue (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Cumberland 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 Harpswell and their reported violations in the past:

ESTES LOBSTER HOUSE (Population served: 450, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-08-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-08-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAY-13-2009), St Intentional no-action (SEP-15-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-21-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-21-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAY-13-2009), St Intentional no-action (SEP-15-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-10-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-10-2007), St Public Notif received (MAY-18-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAY-13-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
BLOCK & TACKLE (Population served: 240, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
DOLPHIN MARINA & RESTAURANT (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-10-2008), St Public Notif requested (NOV-10-2008), St Public Notif received (MAY-04-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAY-12-2009)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (NOV-01-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-01-2005), St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2005), St Compliance Meeting conducted (NOV-01-2005), St Boil Water Order (NOV-01-2005), St Public Notif received (APR-24-2006), St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
MORSES CRIBSTONE GRILL (Population served: 195, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-02-2012), St Compliance Meeting conducted (JUL-02-2012), St Boil Water Order (JUL-02-2012), St Public Notif requested (JUL-02-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-02-2012), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-02-2012), St Public Notif received (JUL-02-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (JUL-03-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 8 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
AUBURN COLONY DINING HALL (Population served: 125, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2006, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-07-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-07-2006), St Public Notif received (NOV-17-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUL-20-2011)
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
THE HARPSWELL INN (Population served: 120, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
MILLSTONE APARTMENTS (Population served: 97, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-19-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-19-2005), St Public Notif received (2 times from NOV-10-2005 to MAY-05-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-22-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-30-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-30-2005), St Public Notif received (2 times from NOV-16-2005 to MAY-05-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-22-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-18-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-18-2005), St Public Notif received (2 times from APR-06-2005 to MAY-05-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-22-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-11-2003, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-01-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-01-2005), St Public Notif received (JUN-13-2005), St Compliance achieved (SEP-06-2005)
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

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

  • MERRIMANS COVE ASSOCIATION INC (Population served: 55, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater under infl of surface water)
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.4%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.1%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.6%
Whole state:

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

2.4%
Whole state:

4.1%
12 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
4 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Harpswell:

Marital status in Harpswell, ME
  • Never married: 20.2%
  • Now married: 60.6%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 12.3%

For population 25 years and over in Harpswell:

  • High school or higher: 88.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.2
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Harpswell, ME (based on Cumberland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic38,24319
Mainline Protestant22,03096
Evangelical Protestant12,00785
Other7,18744
Orthodox5001
Black Protestant2852
None201,422-
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: 72
This county:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 67
Here:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 105
Here:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 330
Cumberland County:

12.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.1%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

19.5%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Harpswell:

  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WJTO (730 AM; 1 kW; BATH, ME; Owner: BLUE JEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WJJB (900 AM; 1 kW; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WJAE (1440 AM; 5 kW; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: ALTANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Harpswell:

  • WYFP (91.9 FM; HARPSWELL, ME; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WJJB-FM (95.5 FM; TOPSHAM, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WCLZ (98.9 FM; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYNZ (100.9 FM; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPOR (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMTW-FM (106.7 FM; NORTH WINDHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEK-FM (99.9 FM; AUBURN, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WMGX (93.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WMSJ (89.3 FM; FREEPORT, ME; Owner: DOWNEAST CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCYY (94.3 FM; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCME (96.7 FM; BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRED (95.9 FM; SACO, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Harpswell:

  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPXT (Channel 51; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: HMW, INC.)
  • WPME (Channel 35; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • W32CA (Channel 32; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W58CM (Channel 58; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W57AP (Channel 57; FALMOUTH, ME; Owner: SHERWOOD H. CRAIG)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 27.7mTotal length
  • 12,449Total average daily traffic
  • 621Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,469Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Harpswell)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 11 Mitchell Field Drive (Lat: 43.770778 Lon: -70.010028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.1 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: KNES301,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.190 MHz, Grant Date: 10/07/2014, Expiration Date: 12/05/2024, Registrant: Radio Communications Management, 158 Rand Rd, Portland, ME 04103, Phone: (207) 797-7503, Email:

  • HARPSWELL, Off Of Community Dr. At Harpswell Recycling Center (Lat: 43.814167 Lon: -69.940972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 98.8 m, Call Sign: WQKL561,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.107 MHz, 154.875 MHz, 155.625 MHz, Grant Date: 04/18/2019, Expiration Date: 07/06/2029, Certifier: William Holmes, Registrant: Radio Communications Management, 158 Rand Rd, Portland, ME 04103, Phone: (207) 797-7503, Fax: (717) 221-8860, Email:

  • Lat: 43.786389 Lon: -69.959806, Call Sign: WRUY834,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.000 MHz, 159.000 MHz, Grant Date: 10/19/2022, Expiration Date: 10/19/2032, Certifier: Terri Lynn Gaudet, Registrant: Dirigo Wireless, Inc., 41 Lewiston Rd., Gray, ME 04039, Phone: (207) 513-1110, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • HARPSWELL, Off Of Community Dr. At Harpswell Recycling Center (Lat: 43.814167 Lon: -69.940972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 98.8 m, Call Sign: WQLC428, Licensee ID: L00046814,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2019, Expiration Date: 12/02/2029, Certifier: William Holmes, Registrant: Cumberland County, Maine, 22 High Street, Unit 1, Windham, ME 04062, Phone: (207) 892-6785, Fax: (207) 892-8617, Email:

  • COASTAL STUD, 240 Bayview Rd (Lat: 43.788667 Lon: -69.957694), Type: Building, Structure height: 11.6 m, Overall height: 13.6 m, Call Sign: WRPJ463,
    Assigned Frequencies: 941.562 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/2022, Expiration Date: 02/11/2032, Certifier: Steven Blanc, Registrant: Radio Communications Management, Inc, 158 Rand Rd, Portland, ME 04102, Phone: (207) 797-7503, Email:

  • CRWN, Off Of Community Dr. At Harpswell Recycling Center (Lat: 43.814167 Lon: -69.940972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 98.8 m, Call Sign: WRZM713,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11395.0 MHz, 11435.0 MHz, 11395.0 MHz, 11435.0 MHz, 11395.0 MHz, 11435.0 MHz, 11395.0 MHz, 11435.0 MHz, 11395.0 MHz, 11435.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 11/20/2023, Expiration Date: 11/20/2033, Certifier: Catherine Doughty, Registrant: Radio Communications Management Inc., 158 Rand Road, Rcm, Portland, ME 04102, Phone: (207) 797-7503, Email:

  • BLSKY, 11 Mitchell Field Drive (Lat: 43.770778 Lon: -70.010028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.1 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRZM714,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10855.0 MHz, 10905.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10905.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10905.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10905.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10905.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 11/20/2023, Expiration Date: 11/20/2033, Certifier: Catherine Doughty, Registrant: Radio Communications Management Inc., 158 Rand Road, Rcm, Portland, ME 04102, Phone: (207) 797-7503, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2
  • Rt 1 Mountain Rd Great Island (Lat: 43.797583 Lon: -69.939778), Type: Tower, Call Sign: KZV802, Licensee ID: L00022877,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.450 MHz, Grant Date: 06/25/1998, Expiration Date: 08/19/2003, Cancellation Date: 10/19/2003, Registrant: Long Reach Charter Inc, Rt 1 Box 348, Orrs Island, ME 04066

  • Dyers Cove Fr 10 (Lat: 43.833417 Lon: -70.384500), Type: Building, Overall height: 3 m, Call Sign: WHG616, Licensee ID: L00001830,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.900 MHz, 156.950 MHz, Grant Date: 10/10/1995, Expiration Date: 10/10/2000, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: University Of Maine, Rr 2 Box 2251c, Brunswick, ME 04011


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Harpswell)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-201T (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-360 SER (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 143PB, N143PB, N-143PB, Serial Number: 28R-7703243, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 07/14/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 04/24/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Scotts Aviation LLC, 1829 Harpswell Neck Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079
  • Aircraft: DOUGLAS K THOMPSON JUSTAIRCRAFT SUPERST (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 184DT, N184DT, N-184DT, Serial Number: JA284-01-13, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 03/22/2014, Certificate Issue Date: 07/16/2020
    Registrant (Individual): William O Saxton, 498 Basin Point Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079
  • Aircraft: BUCKEYE AVIATION 98 DREAM MACHINE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 713BF, N713BF, N-713BF, Serial Number: 4272, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 01/18/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 11/08/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Prescott E Mccurdy, 34 Allen Point Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079
  • Aircraft: BEECH F33A (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 89SG, N89SG, N-89SG, Serial Number: CE-1357, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 06/09/1989, Certificate Issue Date: 03/27/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Christopher L Hatch, Po Box 62, Harpswell, ME 04079
  • Aircraft: DORFMAN WILLIAM A BEDE 4 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 58266, N58266, N-58266, Serial Number: 275, Airworthiness Date: 10/28/1985, Certificate Issue Date: 01/03/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Frederick O Dammann, 12 Karls Spur, Harpswell, ME 04079
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/25/2018

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Harpswell, ME
  • 76.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.9%Wood
  • 1.6%Electricity
  • 1.0%Utility gas
  • 0.5%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Harpswell, ME
  • 68.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.1%Wood
  • 5.2%Electricity
  • 2.0%Utility gas


Harpswell compared to Maine state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above 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 above state average.
There are 7 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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