Maine
Madawaska is a small town in Maine with a population of 2,960. Residents earn $42,708 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Madawaska receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Madawaska has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Madawaska is $42,708, 43% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Madawaska is $157,400, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $576 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Madawaska is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 128 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 996 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.
21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Madawaska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 42.6% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 57.4% |
| 328% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,708 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,593 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $984 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,858 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% 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 | 2.43% |
| Commute Time | 12.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $157,400 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $144,334 |
| Census Median Rent | $576 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,828 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.43% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% |
| Asthma | 13.6% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,576/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Total Violent | 127.7/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 127.7/100K |
| Total Property | 996.2/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 51.1/100K |
| Theft | 868.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 76.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.9 inches |
| 13% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 766 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3425°N, 68.3334°W |
| County FIPS | 23003 |
Winner: Republican by 26.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.8% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Restaurants | 145 |
| Retail Stores | 314 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 12.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |