Maine
Bingham is a small town in Maine with a population of 613. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bingham receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Bingham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bingham is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Bingham is $108,900, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $367 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Bingham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,962 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,061 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,434 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,574 |
| County GDP | $2,439M |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 193 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,357 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.00% |
| Commute Time | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $108,900 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $367 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,357 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.00% |
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 13.2% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 29.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,675/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.5 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 431 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0581°N, 69.8731°W |
| County FIPS | 23025 |
Winner: Republican by 27.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Retail Stores | 193 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |