Maine
Kingfield is a small town in Maine with a population of 583. Residents earn $36,648 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kingfield receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Kingfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kingfield is $36,648, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 16.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Kingfield is $173,300, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $633 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Kingfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 93.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,648 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,815 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,900 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,152 |
| County GDP | $1,509M |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Healthcare | 97 |
| Retail | 172 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,140 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.97% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 21.7% |
| Census Median | $173,300 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $280,904 |
| Census Median Rent | $633 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,140 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.97% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,716/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 34.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 93.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 570 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9545°N, 70.1645°W |
| County FIPS | 23007 |
Winner: Republican by 8.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Retail Stores | 172 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 21.7% |