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A town of 482 people in Washington County, Maine
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About Whiting

Town in Maine, United States
482Population
52.1 sq miArea
95 ftElevation

Whiting is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named after Tate Whiting, an early settler. The population was 482 at the 2020 census. The town was originally known as Orangetown.

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ZIP code04691
Area code207
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Most working residents leave Whiting for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Calais (14%), Eastport (9%) and Machias (9%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Calais
14%
Eastport
9%
Machias
9%
Baileyville
8%
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12worse than ME

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Down East Community HospitalMachias · 14 mi · ER · rural critical access
East MachiasEast Machias · 8.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
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CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 04691 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Whiting →

Natural hazards in Whiting

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

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Whiting has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 75°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 75 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 16°Winter
50° / 32°Spring
73° / 53°Summer
57° / 40°Fall
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Nearest: Sturdivant Public LibraryEast Machias · 6.8 miles · 21 hrs a week
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