Orono

Orono, Maine Overview

Orono scores 59.0/100 overall (B+), ranking #8 of 20 cities in Maine — below the state composite of 77.3. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 100/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 13/100.

Income & Employment in Orono

The median household income in Orono is $56,890, 17% below the statewide median of $68,810.

Safety in Orono

Orono’s violent crime rate of 17.7 per 100,000 is well below both the Maine rate of 100 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 230.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Orono

The median home value is $219,200. Median monthly rent is $1,150. Renters spend 24.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Orono

The adult obesity rate in Orono is 29.8% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 5.2%. Residents report an average of 24.9 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Maine ranks #11 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Orono

Orono’s high school graduation rate of 92% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $18,843 per student, well above the national median. The city has 3 public schools serving 837 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Orono

The annual average temperature in Orono is 47.1°F. Summers average 66.3°F. Winters average 26.9°F. Precipitation is abundant at 55.4 inches per year. The average commute of 15.4 minutes is notably short.

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