City profile · Maine · Census ACS 2023

Rumford, ME

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Rumford - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,017
Residents
$32,240
Median income
$115,300
Median home
$1,295
Median rent (state)

Rumford - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Rumford lands in the 3rd percentile for household income and the 31st percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

3rd
percentile, household income
15th
percentile, home value
45th
percentile, median rent
31st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Rumford, ME

Rumford is a small town in Maine, home to 4,017 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $32,240 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 17.8%. Typical homes in Rumford are valued around $115,300, and the median resident age is 54.4 years. About 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 41.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 2038.4 in FBI UCR data, near the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 44.0°F with 48.9 inches of precipitation per year and 87.9 inches of snowfall.

Maine tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Maine at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,295 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $273 across Maine, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 65.9 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

4,017 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maine

Median Household Income

$32,240 /yr

Poverty 17.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maine average

How does Rumford compare to other US cities?

Where Rumford sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 3% higher than other cities
Home value 15% pricier than other cities
Median rent 45% pricier than other cities
Safety 31% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Maine, Rumford ranks #59 of 73 Maine cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Rumford against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maine only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maine-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Rumford toward the top of Maine's cities

Among the 154 Maine cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Rumford ranks #21 - the 86th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Rumford only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#141 of 145
3rd percentile in Maine
Median Gross Rent
#121 of 154
18th percentile in Maine
Median Home Value
#128 of 151
15th percentile in Maine
Poverty Rate
#21 of 154
86th percentile in Maine
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#125 of 154
19th percentile in Maine

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maine only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

3rdIncome percentile
31stSafety percentile

3rd percentile nationally for median household income · 31st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Rumford's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Rumford's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 35 Avg. percentile National median
Rumford's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Rumford's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$115,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 85% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Rumford $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Rumford, ME Rumford, ME's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Rumford, ME-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Rumford, ME median $32,240/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Rumford, ME's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Rumford, ME. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 16.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 41.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,017
Median Income
$32,240
Median Home Value
$115,300
Median Age
54.4
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Labor force participation
41.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2038.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
165.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1872.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
44.0°F
Annual Precipitation
48.9"
Annual Snowfall
87.9"

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
84.0%
Carpool
6.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
8.3%
Work from Home
0.9%

Based on 1,491 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maine - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$95
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$273
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maine state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maine state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Rumford sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,295/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
65.9 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maine

South Eliot
4,021 people
Millinocket
4,111 people
York Harbor
3,853 people
Lisbon Falls
4,185 people
Camden
3,665 people
Lisbon
3,453 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Rumford's 4,017 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

West Bradenton, FL
4,017 people
Camdenton, MO
4,017 people
Cayuga Heights, NY
4,018 people
Coquille, OR
4,019 people
Capitol Heights, MD
4,014 people
Dillon, MT
4,020 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Rumford's $32,240 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Exeland, WI
$32,240 median income
Whites Landing, OH
$32,241 median income
Smithers, WV
$32,237 median income
Osceola, MO
$32,245 median income
Okemah, OK
$32,232 median income
McAlmont, AR
$32,231 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Rumford, ME Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Rumford, ME - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 94.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.6% White 94.0% Black or African American 0.7% Asian 0.8% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.6% Two or more races 4.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Rumford compares to nearby Maine cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Rumford (this city) 4,017 $32,240
South Eliot 4,021 $96,705
Millinocket 4,111 $42,936
York Harbor 3,853 $91,675
Census ACS 5-year FIPS ME FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Rumford, ME?

What is the population of Rumford, ME? +

Rumford, ME counts 4,017 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Rumford, ME? +

Median annual household income in Rumford runs $32,240, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Rumford? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Rumford; the closest available measure is the Maine state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maine vary by metro area.

Is Rumford, ME safe? +

Rumford has a total crime rate of 2038.4 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Rumford, ME? +

The median home value in Rumford is $115,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Rumford? +

The average annual temperature in Rumford runs 44.0°F, 48.9 inches of precipitation, and 87.9 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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