Fort Fairfield Public RecordsMaine

Fort Fairfield, in Aroostook County, Maine, has no hospital within city limits; residents typically use Cary Medical Center in Caribou (12 miles away). Local care includes Northern Light Health clinics and small practices. In Aroostook County, 9.6% of residents are uninsured (2022, U.S. Census), and the population skews older, with a median age of 48. Common health issues are heart disease, diabetes, and opioid use disorder. Primary care provider ratios are about 1:1,800. Access challenges include transportation barriers and provider shortages, reflecting rural healthcare dynamics.

Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, ME relies heavily on personal vehicles, with about 94% of workers commuting by car and over 88% driving alone (2022 ACS). Public transit usage is negligible (<1%). The average one-way commute time is approximately 17 minutes, shorter than the national average. Major transportation infrastructure includes U.S. Route 1A and ME State Routes 161 and 167; public transportation is limited. Nearly 97% of households own at least one vehicle. Major employment hubs include local schools, the town hospital, and agriculture-related businesses.

Fort Fairfield, located in Aroostook County, ME, has 2 public schools: Fort Fairfield Middle/High School and Fort Fairfield Elementary School, serving about 480 students. The high school graduation rate is approximately 92%, but only around 20% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety is a high priority, with no major incidents reported in the last five years. The district also offers adult education programs and diverse extracurricular activities, with an average district score of 5/10 on standardized state assessments.

Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, ME features a homeownership rate of about 70%, with median home values near $115,000 as of 2023. Rental options are modest, with median monthly rents around $800. Housing comprises mainly single-family homes with some multi-unit apartments, reflecting its rural character. Neighborhoods are quiet and close-knit, often near the downtown or along the Aroostook River. Property values have seen slow but steady appreciation in recent years. Property tax rates are approximately $20 per $1,000 of assessed value, keeping overall housing costs affordable for residents compared to state averages.

Fort Fairfield, located in Aroostook County, Maine, has an estimated population of 3,206 (2022). The median age is around 47 years, with about 51% female and 49% male residents. The racial composition is predominantly White (over 96%), with small representations of African American (less than 1%), Native American (about 1%), Asian (less than 1%), and Hispanic or Latino (approximately 1%). The town reflects the broader demographic trends of rural Maine, with an aging and largely homogenous population.