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Clifton

A town of 1,111 people in Penobscot County, Maine
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Conserved land14%3,188 of 22,822 acres
Trails12 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves12,869 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Clifton

Town in Maine, United States
840Population
35.9 sq miArea
249 ftElevation

Clifton is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 840 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Area code207
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Housing in Clifton

$265K▲ 0.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Clifton home is worth about $265,000, up 0.6% in a year, 36% below the Maine typical home.

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Most working residents leave Clifton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Bangor (42%), Brewer (13%) and Holden (5%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Bangor
42%
Brewer
13%
Holden
5%
Eddington
3%
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Health in Clifton

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 57% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Maine

1better than ME

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical CenterBangor · 13.3 mi · ER
Dirigo Pines Retirement Comm.Orono · 11.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Clifton
DentalShortage · Clifton
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 04428 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Clifton →

Natural hazards in Clifton

25
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes❄️ Winter weather
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Clifton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 75 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 13°Winter
52° / 31°Spring
77° / 55°Summer
57° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: Orono Public LibraryOrono · 11.1 miles · 42 hrs a week

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