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Glenburn

A town of 4,737 people in Penobscot County, Maine
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About Glenburn

Town in Maine, United States
4,648Population
29.2 sq miArea
131 ftElevation

Glenburn is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 4,648 at the 2020 census. When originally incorporated in 1822, it was called "Dutton" in honor of Bangor's Samuel Dutton, a judge and founder of the Bangor Theological Seminary. It was renamed the Town of Glenburn on March 18, 1837.

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Living in Glenburn

Housing in Glenburn

$349K▲ 3.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Glenburn home is worth about $349,000, up 3.3% in a year, 16% below the Maine typical home.

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Health in Glenburn

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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1better than ME·5worse

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Care nearby

St. Joseph HospitalBangor · 6.5 mi · ER
Sunbury Village Retirement Resd.Bangor · 5.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
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Natural hazards in Glenburn

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes❄️ Winter weather
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School Grade B+

The public schools Glenburn’s kids attend outperform 69% of Maine’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

#39Best public schoolsof 133 in ME
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Nearest: Case Memorial LibraryKenduskeag · 4.6 miles · 12 hrs a week
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