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Deer Isle

A town of 2,470 people in Hancock County, Maine
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Map of Deer Isle: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2%1,553 of 78,641 acres
Trails21 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves23629 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Mill Creek and Town Hall1907
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Mill Creek and Town Hall, 1907

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About Deer Isle

Town in Maine, United States
1789Established
2,194Population
123.7 sq miArea

Deer Isle is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,194 at the 2020 census. Notable landmarks in Deer Isle are the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and Stonington Opera House.

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ZIP code04627
Area code207
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Housing in Deer Isle

$404K▲ 2.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Deer Isle home is worth about $404,000, up 2.8% in a year, close to the Maine typical home.

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Health in Deer Isle

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 41% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 61% of towns with similar incomes.

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1better than ME·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mainehealth Pen Bay HospitalRockport · 15.6 mi · ER
North Haven Pt at Southern HarborNorth Haven · 7.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · Deer Isle
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 04627, 04650 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Deer Isle →

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School Grade D

The public schools Deer Isle’s kids attend trail 94% of Maine’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictDeer Isle-Stonington CSDSchools2

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within ME. Ratings are from neighbors.

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