Maine
Eagle Lake is a small town in Maine with a population of 378. Residents earn $36,806 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Eagle Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Eagle Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eagle Lake is $36,806, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Eagle Lake is $102,800, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $613 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Eagle Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 99.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 74.3% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.7% |
| 92% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,806 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,559 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $984 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,858 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,396 |
| County GDP | $3,670M |
| Restaurants | 145 |
| Healthcare | 228 |
| Retail | 314 |
| Manufacturing | 75 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,828 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.72% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 27.4% |
| Census Median | $102,800 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $173,159 |
| Census Median Rent | $613 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,828 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.72% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% |
| Asthma | 13.2% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,576/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 37.8°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.6 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 99.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 601 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0344°N, 68.5890°W |
| County FIPS | 23003 |
Winner: Republican by 26.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Restaurants | 145 |
| Retail Stores | 314 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 27.4% |