Maine
Brownville Junction is a small town in Maine with a population of 559. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brownville Junction receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Brownville Junction offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brownville Junction is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Brownville Junction is $81,000, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Brownville Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 92.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,250 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,981 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $907 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,762 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 606 |
| County GDP | $766M |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 83 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,244 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.47% |
| Commute Time | 36.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $81,000 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $919 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,244 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.47% |
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,532/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.3 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 92.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 388 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 873/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3487°N, 69.0561°W |
| County FIPS | 23021 |
Winner: Republican by 29.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.1% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 873/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Retail Stores | 83 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 36.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |