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Linneus

A town of 1,226 people in Aroostook County, Maine
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Map of Linneus: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land4.6%1,323 of 28,907 acres
Trails3.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves31,079 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Linneus

Town in Maine, United States
947Population
45.5 sq miArea
564 ftElevation

Linneus is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 947 at the 2020 census. It is named after Carl Linnaeus.

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Most working residents leave Linneus for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Houlton (36%), Presque Isle (9%) and Bangor (5%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Houlton
36%
Presque Isle
9%
Bangor
5%
New Limerick
5%
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Health in Linneus

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 9% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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1better than ME·21worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Houlton Regional HospitalHoulton · 8.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Katahdin Valley Health Center HoultonHoulton · 7.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
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CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 04730 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Linneus →

Natural hazards in Linneus

40
Moderate

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

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌀 Hurricanes
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Linneus has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 96 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 7°Winter
50° / 28°Spring
76° / 52°Summer
54° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Cary Library-HoultonHoulton · 8.3 miles · 46 hrs a week

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