The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Aroostook county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 66.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 12.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 70% and the area covered by water is 2.3%. The overall influence score for Aroostook is 7.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Aroostook, Maine with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Aroostook County, Maine is the largest county in the state by land area and the second least populous. As of 2019, the population was 71,941, with a population density of 11.4 people per square mile. The median household income is $47,636 and the median home value is $121,400.
Aroostook County is predominantly rural, with many small towns and unincorporated communities. The area is known for its potato farming and forestry industry. The climate is cold and snowy during the winter months and temperatures can dip well below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are mild, but short-lived.
The majority of Aroostook County's population identifies as white (94.7%), followed by American Indian/Alaska Native (2.3%), Black/African American (1.6%), Hispanic/Latino (1.1%), Asian (0.7%), and other (0.6%). The most common ancestries reported in Aroostook County are French Canadian (25.2%), English (20.9%), Irish (18.1%), German (11.8%), and Scottish (5.3%).
Aroostook County has a higher-than-average poverty rate of 13%, with 17% of children living in poverty. There is access to health care, with two hospitals located in Presque Isle and Caribou. Unemployment rates are slightly lower than the rest of the state at 4%.
The USDA Rural Development staff are dedicated to assisting rural Maine communities through housing, business, and community programs. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans. Rural Development has a State Office located in Bangor, and Area Offices located in Presque Isle, Bangor, Lewiston, and Scarborough.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Maine
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