Maine
Skowhegan is a small city in Maine with a population of 6,638. Residents earn $46,625 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Skowhegan receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Skowhegan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Skowhegan is $46,625, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Skowhegan is $138,600, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Skowhegan is below the national average at 282 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,576 per 100,000, 185% above the national average.
21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Skowhegan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 74.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,625 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,400 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,170 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,050 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,431 |
| County GDP | $8,569M |
| Restaurants | 314 |
| Healthcare | 472 |
| Retail | 519 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,195 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.75% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $138,600 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $216,308 |
| Census Median Rent | $856 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,195 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.75% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 14.1% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 31.5% |
| Mental Distress | 22.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,353/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Total Violent | 281.8/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 70.4/100K |
| Robbery | 93.9/100K |
| Assault | 117.4/100K |
| Total Property | 5,576.4/100K |
| 185% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 774.8/100K |
| Theft | 4,578.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 223.1/100K |
| Arson | 11.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 74.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 169 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7781°N, 69.7122°W |
| County FIPS | 23011 |
Winner: Republican by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.4% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Restaurants | 314 |
| Retail Stores | 519 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |