Maine
Mars Hill is a small town in Maine with a population of 934. Residents earn $46,667 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mars Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mars Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mars Hill is $46,667, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mars Hill is $126,200, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $475 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Mars Hill has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,667 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,856 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $984 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,858 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% 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 | 3.03% |
| Commute Time | 16.4 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
| Census Median | $126,200 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $475 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,828 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.03% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% |
| Asthma | 13.7% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,576/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 13% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5192°N, 67.8697°W |
| County FIPS | 23003 |
Winner: Republican by 26.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.2% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 439/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Restaurants | 145 |
| Retail Stores | 314 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 16.4 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |