Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (3) F
Skowhegan/Madison Elks Club
Attraction
Strand Cinema
Cinema
History House
Museum
Skowhegan Drive-in
Attraction
Skowhegan Drive-in
Cinema
Food and Drink (11) F
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' donuts
Fast Food
Gifford's Famous Ice Cream
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Al's Pizza
Fast Food
Island Dairy Treat
Sweets
Southside Tavern
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Miller Fitness
Gym
Skowhegan Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (10) B
Memorial Field
Park
Coburn Park
Park
Coburn Park
Park
Skowhegan Fairgrounds
Park
Quinn Athletic Field & Play Place
Park
Amanda Berry Playground
Playground
Cleaver Landing
Park
Shops (18) F
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Alan's Cut Above
Hairdresser
Russakoff Jewelers
Fashion
Lynette's Cards & Gifts
Gift Shop
Family Pet Connection
Pets
Skowhegan Village Shopping Center
Mall
New Balance
Shoes
Absolutely Graphic
Clothing
Chapter 11 Furniture
Department Store
Laney Pit Stop
Convenience Store
Skowhegan Plaza
Mall
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
Kennebec Valley Shopping Center
Mall
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Campbells AGWAY True Value
Home Improvement
Hammond Lumber
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Skowhegan.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Greater Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce
Bus Stop
Skowhegan Rec Center
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Skowhegan is 95/100 - which is 7% lower than Maine.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B
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crime C+

Skowhegan crime rates are 3,211 per 100k, which is 144% higher than Maine
Property Crime
3,002 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
209 crimes per 100k A-
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employment C-

The median income in Skowhegan is $43,551 - which is 14% lower than Maine.
Med. Household Income
$43,551 F
Unemployment Rate
1.3% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Cedar Ridge Nursing Care Center
Nursing Home
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Reddington Memorial Home
Nursing Home
Somerset County Sheriff
Police
Skowhegan Police Department
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Skowhegan Fire Station
Fire Station
Redington-Fairview General Hospital
Hospital
Cornville Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Skowhegan home prices are $109,300 - which is 38% lower than Maine
Home Price
$109,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Skowhegan graduation rate is 73% - which is 16% lower than Maine
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
73% D-
Elementary Schools (6) F
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
North Elementary School
Skowhegan Area Middle School
Somerset Career & Technical Center
Bloomfield Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Skowhegan Area High School
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Skowhegan? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Memorial Field
      Coburn Park
      Coburn Park
      Skowhegan Fairgrounds
      Quinn Athletic Field & Play Place
      Amanda Berry Playground
      Cleaver Landing

      Entertainment

      Skowhegan/Madison Elks Club
      Strand Cinema
      History House
      Skowhegan Drive-in
      Skowhegan Drive-in

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      McDonald's
      Dunkin' donuts
      Gifford's Famous Ice Cream
      Subway
      Burger King
      Al's Pizza
      Island Dairy Treat

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Skowhegan? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Skowhegan.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Skowhegan? The cost of living in Skowhegan is 95/100 - which is 7% lower than Maine.
      Skowhegan
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Maine
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Skowhegan? Skowhegan crime rates are 3,211, which are 144% higher than Maine
      Total Crime
      3,211 per 100k people

      38% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      38% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Skowhegan? The median income in Skowhegan is $43,551 which is 14% lower than Maine.
      Median household income
      $43,55121% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,09123% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      71% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Skowhegan a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Redington-Fairview General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Skowhegan home prices? Skowhegan home prices are $109,300 - which is 38% lower than Maine
      Median home value
      $109,30041% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78118% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Skowhegan have good schools? The Skowhegan graduation rate is 73% - which is 16% lower than Maine
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      12% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      26% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      16% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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