Westmanland, Maine

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Population in 2010: 62.
Population change since 2000: -12.7%
 
Males: 34  (54.8%)
Females: 28  (45.2%)
Median resident age:

55.0 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,804 (it was $30,750 in 2000)
Westmanland:

$54,804
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,966 (it was $13,551 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $169,486 (it was $70,000 in 2000)
Westmanland:

$169,486
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $179,108; detached houses: $185,023; townhouses or other attached units: $218,327; in 2-unit structures: $262,505; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $121,406; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $185,084; mobile homes: $117,009; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $12,682
March 2022 cost of living index in Westmanland: 90.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Westmanland, ME (2010)
    • 6198.4%White alone
    • 11.6%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: Swedish (31.0%), Irish (28.2%), English (19.7%), French (16.9%), German (8.5%), Italian (7.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 35.7 square miles.

Population density: 1.7 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.8% ($550)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (248.0 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (349.8 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (507.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Perham, ME (2.0 miles ),
New Sweden, ME (2.3 miles ),
Stockholm, ME (2.8 miles ),
Wade, ME (3.4 miles ),
Caribou, ME (3.5 miles ),
Washburn, ME (3.5 miles ),
Loring AFB, ME (3.9 miles ),
Castle Hill, ME (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 46.95 N, Longitude: 68.22 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Westmanland, ME in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $259,200
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $259,200
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $55,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Westmanland, ME residents
Average permit cost in Westmanland, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

11.1%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year

Average climate in Westmanland, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Westmanland, Maine average temperatures Westmanland, Maine average precipitation Westmanland, Maine humidity Westmanland, Maine wind speed Westmanland, Maine snowfall Westmanland, Maine sunshine Westmanland, 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 79.3. This is about average.

City:

79.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2021 was 0.155. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.155
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.41. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.41
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.0234. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0234
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 27.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 19.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.40. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.40
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Westmanland-area historical earthquake activity is above Maine state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/14/2006 at 09:34:48, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MD, Depth: 8.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 22.6 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 313.5 miles away from Westmanland 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 315.3 miles away from Westmanland center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 362.0 miles away from Westmanland 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 260.4 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 289.8 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 Aroostook County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Snows: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Westmanland:

  • CARY MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
  • MAINE VETERANS HOME - CARIBOU (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
  • CARIBOU REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
  • PROFESSIONAL HOME NURSING INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
  • VALLEY HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
  • VISITING NURSES OF AROOSTOOK (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Westmanland:

  • University of Maine (about 144 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,931)
  • Husson University (about 150 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 184 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 197 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 243 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 249 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 249 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Guerette Camp (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Lakes: Little Mud Pond (A), Mud Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Alexander Brook (A), McClusky Brook (B), Mud Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Aroostook County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.0 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.3%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.7%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 3.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

8.3%
Whole state:

10.9%

For population 15 years and over in Westmanland:

Marital status in Westmanland, ME
  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 53.7%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 14.9%

For population 25 years and over in Westmanland:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
  • Unemployed: 19.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Westmanland, ME (based on Aroostook County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic22,20027
Mainline Protestant5,84540
Evangelical Protestant4,41151
Other9577
Orthodox101
None38,447-
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: 29
This county:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 16
Aroostook County:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 56
Aroostook County:

7.78 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 66
Here:

9.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

11.7%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Aroostook County:

27.6%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Westmanland:

  • WFST (600 AM; 5 kW; CARIBOU, ME; Owner: NORTHERN BROADCAST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WEGP (1390 AM; 5 kW; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: DECELLES/SMITH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WREM (710 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MONTICELLO, ME; Owner: ALLAN H WEINER)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Westmanland:

  • WBPW (96.9 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQHR (96.1 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOZI (101.9 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEM (106.1 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W274AF (102.7 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WCXU (97.7 FM; CARIBOU, ME; Owner: THE CANXUS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCXX (102.3 FM; MADAWASKA, ME; Owner: THE CANXUS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.7mTotal length
  • 158Total average daily traffic
  • 7Total average daily truck traffic
  • 253Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic


Westmanland compared to Maine state average:

  • Median house value below 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 significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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