City profile · Maine · Census ACS 2023

Turner, ME

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

543
Residents
$67,065
Median income
$229,000
Median home
$1,586
Median rent (state)

Turner - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Turner lands in the 46th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

46th
percentile, household income
51st
percentile, home value
63rd
percentile, median rent
📝 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: Turner, ME

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 543 residents in Turner, a small town within Maine. The typical household in Turner brings in $67,065 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Typical homes in Turner are valued around $229,000, and the median resident age is 61.2 years. 11.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 72.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 44.8°F with 48.1 inches of precipitation per year and 77.7 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 $1,586 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $273 across Maine, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 59.1 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

543 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maine

Median Household Income

$67,065 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maine average

How does Turner compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 46% higher than other cities
Home value 51% pricier than other cities
Median rent 63% pricier than other cities

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

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Turner 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 Turner near the bottom of Maine's cities

Among the 154 Maine cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Turner ranks #126 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Turner only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#51 of 145
65th percentile in Maine
Median Gross Rent
#40 of 154
67th percentile in Maine
Median Home Value
#66 of 151
56th percentile in Maine
Poverty Rate
#126 of 154
0th percentile in Maine
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#138 of 154
10th 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.

46thIncome percentile

46th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Turner's home value compares nationally

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

$229,000 49th percentile more affordable than 49% 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%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Turner $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 - Turner, ME Turner, ME's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Turner, 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 Turner, ME median $67,065/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%
Turner, 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 Turner, ME. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 11.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 72.3%

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

Population
543
Median Income
$67,065
Median Home Value
$229,000
Median Age
61.2
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
72.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%

Climate

Avg Temperature
44.8°F
Annual Precipitation
48.1"
Annual Snowfall
77.7"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
84.0%
Carpool
11.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Other
4.5%

Based on 381 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 Turner sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,586/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
59.1 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maine

Bethel
546 people
Rangeley
532 people
Brownville Junction
559 people
Southwest Harbor
563 people
Hartland
572 people
Casco
573 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Turner's 543 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Gurley, AL
543 people
Round Rock, AZ
543 people
Sabula, IA
543 people
Hill City, MN
543 people
White Earth, MN
543 people
Shoal Creek Drive, MO
543 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Turner's $67,065 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

North Woodstock, NH
$67,074 median income
New Hartford, IA
$67,054 median income
Lyons, MI
$67,054 median income
Buxton, NC
$67,054 median income
Pleasant Hill, OH
$67,054 median income
Wright, FL
$67,077 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Turner, 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 Turner, ME - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 93.4% 6.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 93.4% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 6.6% 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 Turner 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
Turner (this city) 543 $67,065
Bethel 546 N/A
Rangeley 532 $29,231
Brownville Junction 559 $41,250
Census ACS 5-year FIPS ME NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Turner, ME?

What is the population of Turner, ME? +

Turner, ME has a population of 543 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Median annual household income in Turner runs $67,065, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Turner? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Turner; 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.

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

Turner's median home value sits at $229,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Turner? +

Turner has an average annual temperature of 44.8°F, 48.1 inches of precipitation, and 77.7 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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