At a Glance
Median Income
$77,750
$26,028 per capita
Home Value
$51,700
Zillow: $114,313
Violent Crime
156/100K
3,662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Maskell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maskell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maskell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maskell residents earn a median household income of $77,750 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,028. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maskell is $51,700 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,313. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Maskell reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,662/100K.
Education
4.5% of adults in Maskell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maskell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population58
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans55.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,750
Per Capita$26,028
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,700
Rent
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$114,313
Housing Units30
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent156/100K
Property3,662/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,812/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain28.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,308 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Broadband25.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Maskell was built in 1938.
26.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
1.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.