Maine · Metropolitan Area
Mattawamkeag is a small town in Maine with a population of 428. Residents earn $36,042 per year, which is 52% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mattawamkeag receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Mattawamkeag has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Mattawamkeag is $36,042, 52% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.2%, unemployment is notably high. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mattawamkeag is $100,800, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $425 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Mattawamkeag has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,042 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,500 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,069 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,997 |
| Unemployment | 11.2% |
| 211% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,259 |
| County GDP | $9,643M |
| Restaurants | 341 |
| Healthcare | 603 |
| Retail | 669 |
| Manufacturing | 149 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,146 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.11% |
| Commute Time | 49.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $100,800 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $425 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,146 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.11% |
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% |
| Asthma | 15.2% |
| COPD | 11.1% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.1% |
| Depression | 33.3% |
| Mental Distress | 25.2% |
| Physical Distress | 18.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,049/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 603 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.3 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 218 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5177°N, 68.3517°W |
| County FIPS | 23019 |
Winner: Republican by 10.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 603 |
| Restaurants | 341 |
| Retail Stores | 669 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 49.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |