North Anson, Maine
Among the top 5% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 19% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 53% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 6% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 95% of US places
- top 6% for sales tax
- top 9% for park & nature access
- bottom 6% for annual snowfall
Limited data for North Anson — the figures below are what we have. See Kennebec County for a fuller picture.
North Anson is a small community in Maine with about 462 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for getting around. Standout strengths include sales tax, park & nature access, and broadband access. It rates lower on airport distance and annual snowfall.
- The median home value in North Anson is $145k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in North Anson is $38k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- North Anson has a violent crime rate of 1766/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in North Anson average around 69°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.9 in3.0 in
humid 39%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$38k10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 34% of US places
Home Value$145k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Owner Costs$180better than 59% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.18%better than 40% of US places
Income Tax7.10%better than 22% of US places
Sales Tax5.50%better than 94% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.37%better than 23% of US places
Unemployment5.4%better than 36% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)18°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.7 in50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall74.0 inbetter than 6% of US places
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 38% of US places
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 77% of US places
Comfortable Days77 daysbetter than 37% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.6better than 69% of US places
Air Quality37 AQIbetter than 82% of US places
School Quality86.3better than 79% of US places
Violent Crime1766/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Property Crime2105/100kbetter than 17% of US places
Community
Population46235th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age50.479th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2455th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.729th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.8%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)13.2%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability5.4/20better than 23% of US places
Airport Distance181 mibetter than 11% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.3%better than 87% of US places
Amenities Nearby151.52better than 64% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is North Anson an affordable place to live?
- North Anson is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 34% of comparable areas. Median rent is not available.
- Is North Anson safe?
- North Anson is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1766/100k (better than 11%). Property crime is 2105/100k.
- What is the weather like in North Anson?
- North Anson averages 69°F in July and 18°F in January, with 41.7 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in North Anson?
- Public-school quality in North Anson is above average, scoring better than 79% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.