Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Roxbury’s median age is 59.8 years, where Maine’s towns sit at 44.9 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 144 Maine towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Roxbury. Roxbury has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Roxbury beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 122 in 1830, a low of 122 in 1830, 361 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1906 and 3 maps from 1927 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Roxbury, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Roxbury.
At 81 of 100, Roxbury’s FEMA risk score is above both Maine’s towns (31 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100). One flood insurance claim has been paid in Roxbury since 2023.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Roxbury for work: only 0% work in town. The average trip to work in Roxbury is 29 minutes. The top destinations are Rumford (23%), Mexico (14%) and Portland (4%).
| Roxbury | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 9% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Roxbury has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Roxbury’s July high is 78°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
17% of adults have diabetes in Roxbury. Only 2 of the 144 Maine towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Roxbury. 24% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Roxbury.
| Roxbury | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| What stands out | Roxbury | ME |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13% | 15.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.9% | 76.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.8% | 8.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Roxbury. Close and well known come first.
30 mi Ski areaSugarloaf137 runs · 2,769 ft vertical19 mi Ski areaSunday River146 runs · 2,322 ft vertical
20 mi Ski areaSaddleback Mountain72 runs · 1,847 ft vertical6 mi Ski areaBlack Mountain of Maine29 runs · 1,227 ft vertical21 mi Ski areaMount Abram43 runs · 1,037 ft vertical
20 mi MuseumMaine Mineral and Gem MuseumSugarloaf: Bubblecuffer, Public domain · Saddleback Mountain: petersent, Public domain · Maine Mineral and Gem Museum: Amandabachand, CC BY-SA 4.0
None within 15 miles of Roxbury; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Roxbury residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Maine.
Where Roxbury’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Maine, United States
Roxbury is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. The population was 361 at the 2020 census. Ellis Pond is popular with recreational fishermen.
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Roxbury has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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