Skowhegan Town, ME

Living in Skowhegan Town

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 58
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 53
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Schools 9
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Residents

8.3k Population -422 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate36%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector63%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office26%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$118k Median Home Value +$4.4k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$645 Median Monthly Rent +$208 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K10%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene71%
LP gas10%
Wood11%

Crime

Violent Crime in Skowhegan Town

United States45
Maine15
Somerset County15

Property Crime in Skowhegan Town

United States48
Maine27
Somerset County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 3 20
Feb 19 3 17
Mar 29 3 15
Apr 42 4 5
May 53 4 0
Jun 63 5 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 46 4 0
Nov 36 5 4
Dec 23 4 17

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Skowhegan Town

Inland Flooding44
Tornado4
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Skowhegan Town, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Skowhegan Town, ME

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Colleges

Colleges near Skowhegan Town, ME

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Colby College
14 miles, S
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Thomas College
17 miles, S
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Unity College
20 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Skowhegan Town, ME

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Airports

Airports near Skowhegan Town, ME

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Manchester Airport
154 miles, SW