Living in Aroostook County

The rural American lifestyle is alive and well in northern Maine. Living here, you'll find yourself amongst people who take pride in what they do. Your neighbors are people you'll know by first name when you meet them on the street and you'll have a real opportunity to make a positive impact on the community you live in.

Cost of Living

And if the beauty of the land and its people weren't enough, the cost of living in Aroostook is low -- far below the average in New England.

HOUSING COSTS -- Aroostook vs. Other Regions

 Source: U.S. Census 2000

A sampling of area real estate listings can be found at www.aroostookhomefinder.com .

Crime Rate

And like the cost of living, the crime rate is significantly below the average for New England, as well as for the United States.

Hospitals and Health Center Services

There is a sufficient number of health facilities that will accommodate nearly everyone's needs. Ongoing additions to both facilities and services have helped ensure that residents of Aroostook have local access to the latest advancements in quality healthcare.

Hospitals:

• Cary Medical Center, Caribou: Walk-in clinic and 24 hour emergency service; state-of-the-art outpatient rehab center; St. John Valley Health Center; Maine Veterans Home
• Houlton Regional Hospital: 24 hour emergency service; 91 beds and 16 physicians on staff; 10 specialty clinics
• Northern Maine Medical Center, Fort Kent: Modern 52-bed acute care facility; physician staffed 24 hour emergency room; Madawaska Outpatient Center
• The Aroostook Medical Center (TAMC): 24 hour emergency service; central health care facility in Presque Isle with seven health centers located throughout central Aroostook

Health Center Services:

• Health 1st: Primary and preventative health services with offices in Fort Kent, Presque Isle and Houlton
• Horizons Health Services: Primary, OB/GYN, and pediatric care; general surgery
• Pines Health Services: Primary, OB/GYN, and pediatric care; thoracic, vascular and general surgery
• Visiting Nurses of Aroostook: Home health care including skilled nursing and therapy services, counseling and personal care

Daycare Facilities:

• 45 licensed family daycare
• 42 registered home baby-sitting services
• 11 centers
• 32 preschools, including Head Start