Winterport Public RecordsMaine

Winterport, located in Waldo County, Maine, has a population of approximately 3,800 people. The median age is about 44 years, reflecting an older demographic. Gender distribution is nearly even, with 49% male and 51% female residents. The community is predominantly White (about 96%), with small representations of Hispanic or Latino (1%), Asian (1%), African American (0.5%), and other races.

Winterport, a town in Waldo County, Maine, has a homeownership rate of about 80%, with a median home value around $230,000 in 2023. Rentals account for roughly 20% of housing, with median rents at $1,100 per month. Housing consists mostly of single-family homes, with some historic properties and limited multifamily units. Popular neighborhoods include the village center and rural outskirts. The local property tax rate is approximately $16.10 per $1,000 of assessed value. The market has seen steady appreciation, with values increasing about 7% yearly over the past three years.

Winterport, located in Waldo County, ME, is served primarily by RSU 22 and includes Leroy H. Smith School (elementary, K-4) and Wagner Middle School (grades 5-8); high school students typically attend Hampden Academy in nearby Hampden. There are no colleges within the city, but 28% of adults hold at least a bachelor’s degree. Schools generally score above average, with Hampden Academy’s GreatSchools rating at 8/10. Adult education is accessible through regional programs. The area reports low incidents, contributing to high school safety, and offers a variety of academic and extracurricular programs.

Winterport, located in Waldo County, ME, relies heavily on personal vehicles, with over 90% of households owning at least one car and less than 1% of residents using public transit for commuting, as local transit options are minimal. The average commute time is approximately 28 minutes, with most residents traveling to employment centers in Bangor and Belfast via US Route 1A. Transportation infrastructure primarily consists of local roads and highways, and carpooling accounts for about 10% of commutes. There are no significant public transit hubs or major local employers within Winterport itself.

Winterport, located in Waldo County, ME, lacks its own hospital; residents typically access healthcare at Penobscot Community Health Center (11 miles away in Bangor) or Waldo County General Hospital (20 miles away in Belfast). Winterport has two primary care clinics. About 92% of adults have health insurance. The population skews older (median age ~44), with common health issues including diabetes and hypertension. Waldo County has approximately 1.6 primary care providers per 1,000 residents, and around 18% of residents receive Medicaid. Access to specialty care requires travel to larger area hospitals.