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A town of 1,154. Healthier than 97% of U.S. towns.
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Population
1,154
−13.4% since 2010
Typical home
$157K
−5.9% in a year
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
57.8
years
Jobs based here
273
Balanced
What makes Patten stand out
The 2 things Patten does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Patten has shrunk 13.4% since 2010
1,017 people in 2010; 1,154 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Patten. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Patten beats the Maine average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 24.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Maine
3 better5 too close to call24 worse
| What stands out | Patten | ME |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.8% | 76.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 14.7% | 8.4% |
Millinocket Regional Hospital
25.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
0th
percentile among ME towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Patten home is worth about $157K
The typical Patten home is worth about $157,000, down 5.9% in a year, 62% below the Maine typical home.
$157KZillow home value
Typical home value
Patten$157K
Maine$416K
−5.9%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Patten has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 4°.
77°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–26°
Spring28–50°
Summer52–75°
Fall35–54°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
77°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in six working residents works right in Patten
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.
18%work in town
Where working residents work
In Patten18%
Houlton10%
Stacyville8%
Millinocket5%
Bangor4%
32 mi
median commute distance
273
jobs based in Patten
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesWinter weather
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
0.3% of Patten is conserved land
62 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
0.3%conserved
0.3%
conserved · 73 of 24,316 acres
62 mi
of trails · 1.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument | — | 8 |
| 2. Town of Patten Recreation Area | 0.1 mi | 6 |
| 3. Patten Lumbermans Museum | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Small town
1,154 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Famous people from Patten
4 notable people were born in Patten.
About Patten
Town in Maine, United States
Patten 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.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 881
- Area
- 38 sq mi
- Elevation
- 666 ft
- ZIP code
- 04765
- Area code
- 207