Skowhegan, ME

Living in Skowhegan

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 71
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 53
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Schools 8
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Residents

6.3k Population -481 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +14% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate36%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector60%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office30%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$101k Median Home Value +$700 (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$655 Median Monthly Rent +$212 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied +8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K3%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene73%
LP gas10%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Skowhegan

United States45
Maine15
Somerset County15

Property Crime in Skowhegan

United States48
Maine27
Somerset County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump53%

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

Inland Flooding39
Tornado4
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Skowhegan, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Skowhegan, ME

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Colleges

Colleges near Skowhegan, ME

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Colby College
15 miles, S
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Thomas College
18 miles, S
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Unity College
22 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Skowhegan, ME

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Airports

Airports near Skowhegan, ME

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Manchester Airport
154 miles, SW