Maine
Lubec is a small town in Maine with a population of 320. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lubec receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lubec stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lubec is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lubec is $204,100, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $280 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lubec is a highly educated community — 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Lubec has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches, including 61.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,750 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,008 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $966 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,781 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,194 |
| County GDP | $1,474M |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 107 |
| Retail | 132 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,373 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 38.5% |
| Census Median | $204,100 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $244,968 |
| Census Median Rent | $280 |
| 76% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,373 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,437/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.7 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 61.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 615/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8551°N, 66.9899°W |
| County FIPS | 23029 |
Winner: Republican by 23.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.5% |
| 80% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 615/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Retail Stores | 132 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 38.5% |