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Verona Island, Maine

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Population in 2010: 544.
Males: 270  (49.6%)
Females: 274  (50.4%)
Median resident age:

47.3 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,956
Verona Island:

$70,956
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $45,044

Verona Island town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $328,112
Verona Island:

$328,112
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $415,956; detached houses: $442,502; townhouses or other attached units: $442,441; in 2-unit structures: $393,150; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $266,359; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $407,319; mobile homes: $150,042; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $76,651
March 2022 cost of living index in Verona Island: 84.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Verona Island, ME (2010)
    • 53097.4%White alone
    • 112.0%Two or more races
    • 20.4%Hispanic
    • 10.2%American Indian alone
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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (95.3 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (192.1 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (363.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Verona, ME (0.9 miles ),
Bucksport, ME (1.7 miles ),
Stockton Springs, ME (2.1 miles ),
Prospect, ME (2.1 miles ),
Orland, ME (2.3 miles ),
Penobscot, ME (2.4 miles ),
Winterport, ME (2.8 miles ),
Frankfort, ME (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.54 N, Longitude: 68.78 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 61.1. This is about average.

City:

61.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 5.62. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.62
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Verona Island-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 113.6 miles away from Verona Island 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 242.4 miles away from Verona Island 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 243.5 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 157.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 278.4 miles away from Verona Island center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 36.7 miles away from Verona Island 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 Lincoln County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 11, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Snows: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Verona Island:

  • HARBOR HILL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • BRADBURY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • THE COMMONS AT TALL PINES (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • DIALYSIS CLINIC INC. - BELFAST (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; BELFAST, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Verona Island:

  • Husson University (about 21 miles; Bangor, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine (about 26 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 52 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 68 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 95 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 96 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 98 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
Lincoln 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:

2.3 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.9%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.1%
Whole state:

9.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Verona Island, ME (based on Lincoln County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,58629
Catholic2,7253
Evangelical Protestant1,06512
Other2794
None26,802-
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: 14
Here:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Here:

2.59 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Lincoln County:

6.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 46
Lincoln County:

13.23 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

7.0%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Lincoln County:

21.9%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Verona Island:

  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNZS (1340 AM; 1 kW; VEAZIE, ME; Owner: WATERFRONT COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Verona Island:

  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNSX (97.7 FM; WINTER HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLKE (99.1 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBYA (105.5 FM; ISLESBORO, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMTED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBQX (106.9 FM; THOMASTON, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
  • WBZN (107.3 FM; OLD TOWN, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Verona Island:

  • WCKD-LP (Channel 30; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: J. MCLEOD, ME FAMILY B/CING., INC.)
  • WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
  • WLBZ (Channel 2; BANGOR, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBGR-LP (Channel 33; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: MAINE FAMILY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMEB-TV (Channel 12; ORONO, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W36CK (Channel 36; BANGOR, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W66CL (Channel 66; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Richard Houde, East Side Drive (Lat: 44.552944 Lon: -68.782333), Type: 59.7, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Erik Brooks, East Side Drive (Lat: 44.552944 Lon: -68.782333), Type: 59.7, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Cayla Gamble, East Side Drive (Lat: 44.552944 Lon: -68.782333), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23009 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Cayla Gamble, East Side Drive (Lat: 44.552944 Lon: -68.782333), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23009 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Cayla Gamble, East Side Drive (Lat: 44.552944 Lon: -68.782333), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23009 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Cayla Gamble, East Side Drive (Lat: 44.552944 Lon: -68.782333), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23009 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Cayla Gamble, East Side Drive (Lat: 44.552944 Lon: -68.782333), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23009 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Verona Island, East Side Drive (Lat: 44.552944 Lon: -68.782333), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: WREW379,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/12/2019, Expiration Date: 12/12/2029, Certifier: Jim Mckenna, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Fire Road 17 (Lat: 44.564806 Lon: -68.776417), Type: Building, Overall height: 11 m, Call Sign: WQB337, Licensee ID: L00099082,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.350 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 06/09/1997, Expiration Date: 06/09/2002, Cancellation Date: 09/08/2002, Registrant: Kirk C Plender, Rr 2 Fire Rd 17, Verona, ME 04416


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N1ZFH, Licensee ID: L01161162, Grant Date: 03/22/2017, Expiration Date: 05/16/2027, Certifier: Paul H Webster, Registrant: Paul H Webster, 249 E Side Drive, Verona Island, ME 04416-3400

  • Call Sign: NW0W, Previous Call Sign: NN4DX, Licensee ID: L00183612, Grant Date: 06/13/2009, Expiration Date: 06/13/2019, Cancellation Date: 02/16/2018, Certifier: Timothy R Havens, Registrant: Timothy R Havens, 196 West Side Dr, Verona Island, ME 04416

  • Call Sign: KO1DX, Previous Call Sign: NW0W, Licensee ID: L00183612, Grant Date: 02/16/2018, Expiration Date: 02/16/2028, Cancellation Date: 08/27/2019, Certifier: Timothy R Havens 370, Registrant: Timothy R Havens, 196 West Side Dr, Verona Island, ME 04416

  • Call Sign: WW1L, Previous Call Sign: KO1DX, Licensee ID: L00183612, Grant Date: 08/27/2019, Expiration Date: 08/27/2029, Certifier: Timothy R Havens, Registrant: Timothy R Havens, 196 West Side Dr, Verona Island, ME 04416


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5110M, N5110M, N-5110M, Serial Number: 10410, Airworthiness Date: 09/19/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 02/14/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Vaughn A Peters, 14 Admiral Perry Ln, Verona Island, ME 04416
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/31/2017



Verona Island compared to Maine state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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