At a Glance
Median Income
$46,625
$27,400 per capita
Home Value
$138,600
Zillow: $216,308
Median Rent
$856/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
304/100K
2,423/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Skowhegan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Skowhegan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Skowhegan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Skowhegan residents earn a median household income of $46,625 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,400. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,431 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Skowhegan is $138,600 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,308. Median rent is $856/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Skowhegan reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,423/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Skowhegan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Skowhegan has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population6,638
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density496/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,625
Per Capita$27,400
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,600
Rent$856
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$216,308
Housing Units3,126
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent304/100K
Property2,423/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault158/100K
Burglary256/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation169 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Skowhegan was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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