At a Glance
Median Income
$36,648
$37,815 per capita
Home Value
$173,300
Zillow: $300,399
Median Rent
$633/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
13.0% smoking rate
How Kingfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kingfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kingfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kingfield residents earn a median household income of $36,648 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,815. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,152 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingfield is $173,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,399. Median rent is $633/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
44.2% of adults in Kingfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingfield has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population583
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,648
Per Capita$37,815
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$1,509M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
A
Home Value$173,300
Rent$633
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$300,399
Housing Units376
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation570 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.2%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Kingfield was built in 1949.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Berlin Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.