Maine
Mapleton is a small town in Maine with a population of 582. Residents earn $67,900 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mapleton receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Mapleton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mapleton is $67,900, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mapleton is $152,500, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $353 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Mapleton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 97.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,900 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,066 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $984 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,858 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% 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 | 2.51% |
| Commute Time | 42.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $152,500 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $231,970 |
| Census Median Rent | $353 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,828 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.51% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 13.6% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,576/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 97.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6808°N, 68.1512°W |
| County FIPS | 23003 |
Winner: Republican by 26.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.5% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Restaurants | 145 |
| Retail Stores | 314 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 42.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |