What are the schools like in Fort Kent, ME?

Fort Kent is served primarily by MSAD 27. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Fort Kent?

The median household income in Fort Kent, ME is $57,067 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Fort Kent, ME?

Fort Kent has an average high temperature of 18.9°F in January and 75.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 99.3 inches.

Fort Kent, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fort Kent, ME affordable or expensive?

Fort Kent's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fort Kent is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $130,300 and the median rent is $847 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fort Kent, ME?

Fort Kent has a violent crime rate of 23.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 351.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fort Kent, ME a Good Place to Live?

Fort Kent is a small town of 2,515 in Maine, with a median household income of $57,067 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Fort Kent stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fort Kent is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fort Kent city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.9

Fort Kent's overall cost of living index is 92.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fort Kent costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fort Kent, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$130,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$847	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,067	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fort Kent's violent crime rate is 23.4 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

23.4 /100k

Property Crime

351.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fort Kent is served primarily by MSAD 27. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fort Kent, ME	National Avg
School District	MSAD 27	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort Kent sees average highs of 18.9°F in January and 75.8°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 99.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fort Kent, ME
Average High — January	18.9°F
Average High — July	75.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	99.3"

Demographics

Metric	Fort Kent, ME	National Avg
Population	2,515	—
Median Age	48.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	26.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Madawaska, ME 13 mi Eagle Lake, ME 15 mi Grand Isle, ME 20 mi Van Buren, ME 31 mi Washburn, ME 38 mi

ZIP Codes in Fort Kent

Fort Kent, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04743

Fort Kent vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Kent, ME affordable or expensive?

Fort Kent's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fort Kent roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $130,300 and median rent is $847/month.

What is the crime rate in Fort Kent, ME?

Fort Kent's violent crime rate is 23.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 351.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fort Kent?

Public schools in Fort Kent are operated by MSAD 27. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fort Kent, ME a good place to live?

Fort Kent, ME has a population of 2,515, a median household income of $57,067, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fort Kent?

Fort Kent averages 18.9°F in January and 75.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 99.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fort Kent?

Fort Kent, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04743.

What is the population of Fort Kent?

The population of Fort Kent, Maine is 2,515 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fort Kent?

Key numbers for living in Fort Kent: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $130,300, median household income $57,067, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Kent side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.