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About Patten
Town in Maine, United StatesPatten is a small town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 881. The village of Patten is in the northeastern part of the town.
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Housing in Patten
The typical Patten home is worth about $157,000, down 5.9% in a year, 62% below the Maine typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Patten
Full picture →Most working residents leave Patten for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are Houlton (10%), Stacyville (8%) and Millinocket (5%). Half commute less than 32 miles.
Health in Patten
Health Grade D−
Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Maine
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 5 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Patten
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Patten
Full climate →Patten has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 4°.
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Where Patten is
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