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WeldME
A town of 459. Nearly 29.4% of it is conserved land.
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Photo: Tim Pierce · Public domain
Population
459
residents
Typical home
$266K
−8.7% in a year
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
64.0
years
Jobs based here
20
A commuter town
What makes Weld stand out
The 2 things Weld does most differently from other towns.
Small town
459 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Upcoming events
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The data
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Outdoors
Nearly a quarter of Weld is conserved land
34 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
29.4%conserved
29.4%
conserved · 11,769 of 39,966 acres
34 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mount Blue State Park | 13 mi | 6,840 |
| 2. North of East Brook Conservation Easement | 1.6 mi | 966 |
| 3. Hedgehog Hill Conservation Easement | 1 mi | 868 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Weld home is worth about $266K
The typical Weld home is worth about $266,000, down 8.7% in a year, 36% below the Maine typical home.
$266KZillow home value
Typical home value
Weld$266K
Maine$416K
−8.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Weld
Most working residents leave Weld for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Farmington (6%), Rumford (6%) and Portland (5%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Weld2%
Farmington6%
Rumford6%
Portland5%
Auburn5%
27 mi
median commute distance
20
jobs based in Weld
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHurricanes
1
paid flood claims since 1987
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Weld has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 88 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
88″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–29°
Spring29–52°
Summer53–76°
Fall36–56°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Weld is
Weld beats the Maine average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
32 measures vs. Maine
3 better17 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Weld | ME |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.7% | 15.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 76.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.9% | 7.6% |
Rumford Hospital
10.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Weld for work
Where Weld’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
20jobs based in Weld
2%of working residents work in town
27 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Weld
Town in Maine, United States
Weld is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 376 at the 2020 census. Set beside Webb Lake and almost surrounded by mountains, Weld is noted for its scenery. It is home to Mount Blue State Park, Camp Kawanhee for Boys, and Camp Lawroweld.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 376
- Area
- 63 sq mi
- Elevation
- 676 ft
- ZIP code
- 04285
- Area code
- 207