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Skowhegan, Maine

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Population in 2010: 6,297.
Population change since 2000: -6.0%
Males: 3,094  (49.2%)
Females: 3,203  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

47.6 years
Maine median age:

45.1 years

Zip codes: 04976.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,495 (it was $26,726 in 2000)
Skowhegan:

$47,495
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,191 (it was $14,742 in 2000)

Skowhegan CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $147,793 (it was $63,800 in 2000)
Skowhegan:

$147,793
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $190,782; detached houses: $204,176; townhouses or other attached units: $200,500; in 2-unit structures: $144,246; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $441,593; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $270,949; mobile homes: $101,406; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $711,279

Median gross rent in 2022: $844.

March 2022 cost of living index in Skowhegan: 85.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.0%
(14.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 0.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Skowhegan, ME (2022)
    • 5,90692.9%White alone
    • 1953.1%Hispanic
    • 1682.6%Two or more races
    • 420.7%Asian alone
    • 140.2%Black alone
    • 20.03%American Indian alone

Races in Skowhegan detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 25 registered sex offenders living in Skowhegan, Maine as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Skowhegan is 267 to 1.


Crime rates in Skowhegan by year

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2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		1
(11.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(11.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(11.6)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		10
(115.4)		6
(69.9)		10
(116.4)		14
(163.5)		9
(105.4)		6
(70.4)		12
(142.5)		12
(141.9)		4
(48.5)		13
(158.1)		9
(109.6)		2
(24.4)		3
(36.6)		3
(34.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		2
(23.1)		4
(46.6)		2
(23.3)		5
(58.4)		2
(23.4)		8
(93.9)		0
(0.0)		5
(59.1)		3
(36.3)		1
(12.2)		2
(24.3)		3
(36.6)		6
(73.1)		1
(11.6)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		6
(69.3)		5
(58.2)		5
(58.2)		6
(70.1)		7
(82.0)		10
(117.4)		10
(118.7)		7
(82.8)		11
(133.3)		11
(133.8)		13
(158.3)		7
(85.3)		4
(48.8)		13
(151.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		57
(657.9)		58
(675.3)		53
(617.1)		105
(1,226)		86
(1,007)		66
(774.8)		36
(427.4)		44
(520.5)		47
(569.4)		31
(377.0)		22
(267.8)		27
(329.2)		17
(207.2)		16
(186.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		265
(3,059)		282
(3,283)		348
(4,052)		420
(4,905)		389
(4,557)		390
(4,579)		354
(4,202)		319
(3,773)		229
(2,774)		221
(2,688)		170
(2,070)		190
(2,317)		198
(2,413)		229
(2,664)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		5
(57.7)		9
(104.8)		16
(186.3)		15
(175.2)		23
(269.4)		19
(223.1)		12
(142.5)		7
(82.8)		11
(133.3)		6
(73.0)		8
(97.4)		12
(146.3)		8
(97.5)		13
(151.3)
Arson
(per 100,000)		3
(34.6)		1
(11.6)		1
(11.6)		6
(70.1)		3
(35.1)		1
(11.7)		5
(59.4)		1
(11.8)		2
(24.2)		3
(36.5)		2
(24.3)		1
(12.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(11.6)
City-Data.com crime index309.2268.5355.3458.4382.1363.2347.1341.9237.8296.6235.9175.0179.8216.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Skowhegan, ME

Crime rate in Skowhegan detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 18 (16 officers - 13 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.95
Maine average:

1.71
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Ancestries: English (27.1%), American (15.3%), French Canadian (14.7%), Irish (9.1%), French (6.6%), Italian (5.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/05/1823

Elevation: 175 feet

Land area: 13.4 square miles.

Population density: 470 people per square mile   (low).

Skowhegan, Maine map

54 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.8%
Maine:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,767 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,299 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (81.2 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (182.8 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (343.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Norridgewock, ME (2.3 miles ),
Cornville, ME (2.5 miles ),
Canaan, ME (2.8 miles ),
Madison, ME (2.9 miles ),
Anson, ME (3.0 miles ),
Mercer, ME (3.3 miles ),
Smithfield, ME (3.3 miles ),
Starks, ME (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 44.77 N, Longitude: 69.72 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +3,180 (+50.0%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 1,357 (53.4%)

Area code: 207

Distribution of median household income in Skowhegan, ME in 2022
Distribution of house value in Skowhegan, ME in 2022
Skowhegan satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Maine:

3.4%
Historical population in Skowhegan, ME
Historical housing units in Skowhegan, ME
Most common industries in Skowhegan, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Leather & allied products (10.0%)
  • Construction (8.6%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Wood products (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Paper (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.4%)
  • Leather & allied products (9.1%)
  • Wood products (8.5%)
  • Paper (6.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
  • Health care (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.3%)
  • Leather & allied products (10.9%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Social assistance (4.8%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Skowhegan, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.3%)

Average climate in Skowhegan, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Skowhegan, Maine environmental map by EPA

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Earthquake activity:

Skowhegan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 196.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 93.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 198.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 235.6 miles away from Skowhegan center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 128.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 22.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Somerset County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 13, Snows: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Skowhegan topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Skowhegan:

  • REDINGTON FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Other, 46 FAIRVIEW AVE PO BOX 468)
  • CEDAR RIDGE CENTER (23 CEDAR RIDGE DRIVE)
  • WOODLAWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (59 WEST FRONT ST)
  • DCI SKOWHEGAN (DIALYSIS CLINIC INC. SKOWHEGAN, ME)

Heliports located in Skowhegan:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Skowhegan:

  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 23 miles; Farmington, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 31 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Husson University (about 46 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine (about 52 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 76 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 82 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 82 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)

Public high school in Skowhegan:

Public elementary/middle schools in Skowhegan:

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Library in Skowhegan:

  • SKOWHEGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $139,580; Location: 9 ELM STREET; 22,016 books; 579 audio materials; 1,191 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 52 other licensed databases; 23 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Skowhegan: Skowhegan Waste Treatment Plant (A), Skowhegan State Fair Grounds (B), Somerset County Courthouse (C), Skowhegan Municipal Building (D), Skowhegan Free Public Library (E), Skowhegan Fire Station (F), Skowhegan Community Center (G), Margaret Chase Smith Library (H), History House (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Village Plaza Mall Shopping Center (1), Skowhegan Village Shopping Center (2), Sampsons Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Skowhegan include: Trinity Evangelical Free Church (A), Riverfront Church of God (B), Orthodox Presbyterian Church (C), Notre Dam De Lourdes Catholic Church (D), Skowhegan Federated Church (E), All Saints Episcopal Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: North Cemetery (1), Blunt Cemetery (2), South Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Cold Brook (A), Kennebec River Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wesserunsett Stream (A), Whitten Brook (B), Currier Brook (C), Cold Brook (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Skowhegan include: Coburn Park (1), Memorial Field (2), Coburn Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Skowhegan History House (Museums; 40 Elm Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Pinewood Motel (395 Canaan Road) (1), Towne Motel (172 Madison Avenue) (2), Breezy Acres Motel (315 Waterville Road) (3), KYES Motel (217 West Front Street) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Maine State - Skowhegan- Courts- Superior Court (41 Court Street) (1), Maine State - Skowhegan- Courts- District Court (47 Court Street) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: George H. Littlefield - Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, Rodney Whittemore - Maine State Senator.

Somerset County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Skowhegan and their reported violations in the past:

SAPPI FINE PAPER N A (Population served: 920, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In OCT-2009. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-21-2009), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-21-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-06-2010), St Public Notif received (JAN-06-2010)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In SEP-2009. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-21-2009), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-21-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-06-2010), St Public Notif received (JAN-06-2010)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In MAY-2008. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (AUG-29-2007), St Public Notif requested (AUG-15-2008), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-15-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-02-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between JAN-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-21-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-21-2006), St Compliance achieved (AUG-04-2006), St Public Notif received (AUG-04-2006)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
LAKEWOOD TENNIS ASSOCIATION (Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
KENS FAMILY RESTAURANT (Population served: 388, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-12-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-12-2005), St Public Notif received (2 times from SEP-22-2005 to SEP-22-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAR-24-2006)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
JELLYSTONE PARK @ YONDERHILL (Population served: 250, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-16-2005), St Public Notif received (2 times from AUG-25-2005 to AUG-25-2005), St Compliance achieved (OCT-19-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-19-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-19-2005), St Compliance achieved (OCT-19-2007), St Intentional no-action (AUG-14-2011)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
MSAD 54 CANAAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Population served: 223, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-01-2010), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-01-2010), St Public Notif received (APR-01-2010), St Compliance achieved (OCT-17-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-29-2008), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-29-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-06-2011), St Intentional no-action (SEP-09-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-03-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-03-2007), St Compliance achieved (SEP-06-2011), St Intentional no-action (SEP-09-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-09-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-09-2007), St Public Notif received (FEB-21-2007), St Compliance achieved (SEP-06-2011), St Intentional no-action (SEP-09-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
EATON MOUNTAIN INC (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-27-2014), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-27-2014), St Public Notif received (FEB-07-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-08-2014), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-08-2014), St Public Notif received (JAN-21-2014)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
TWO RIVERS CG (Population served: 163, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-21-2011), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-21-2011), St Public Notif received (JUL-26-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-12-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-06-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-06-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-05-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-08-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-20-2010), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-20-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-05-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-08-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-22-2009), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-22-2009), St Public Notif received (MAY-10-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-07-2011), St Intentional no-action (SEP-09-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-19-2008), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-19-2008), St Public Notif received (SEP-08-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-07-2011), St Intentional no-action (SEP-09-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL PARK #2 (Population served: 128, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Skowhegan that have no violations reported:

  • BREEZY ACRES MOTEL (Population served: 26, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

56.1%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.9%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

People in group quarters in Skowhegan in 2010:

  • 42 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 26 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 16 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 7 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in Skowhegan in 2000:

  • 102 people in nursing homes
  • 60 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 44 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 22 people in other group homes

Banks with branches in Skowhegan (2011 data):

  • Skowhegan Savings Bank: at 7 Elm Street, East Front Street Branch, Skowhegan Area High School Branch. Info updated 2010/09/29: Bank assets: $448.1 mil, Deposits: $311.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 13 total offices
  • KeyBank National Association: Madison Avenue Branch at 214 Madison Avenue, branch established on 1962/07/16. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $86,198.8 mil, Deposits: $64,214.8 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1067 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp
  • Bangor Savings Bank: Skowhegan Branch at 113 Madison Avenue, branch established on 1961/12/22. Info updated 2008/12/02: Bank assets: $2,556.3 mil, Deposits: $1,940.3 mil, headquarters in Bangor, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 58 total offices, Holding Company: Bangor Bancorp, Mhc
  • Franklin Savings Bank: Somerset Branch at 194 Madison Street, branch established on 1976/11/08. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $325.7 mil, Deposits: $237.8 mil, headquarters in Farmington, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Fsb Bancorp, Mhc

For population 15 years and over in Skowhegan:

Marital status in Skowhegan, ME
  • Never married: 23.6%
  • Now married: 52.0%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 13.9%

For population 25 years and over in Skowhegan:

  • High school or higher: 92.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Maine average:

10.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Skowhegan
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Skowhegan, ME (based on Somerset County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,6947
Mainline Protestant3,09428
Evangelical Protestant2,55232
Other5013
None42,387-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 13
Somerset County:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 14
Here:

2.71 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 48
This county:

9.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 42
Here:

8.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Somerset County:

10.2%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.7%
Maine:

25.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

53.5%
Maine:

53.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Skowhegan:

53.1%
Maine:

52.9%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.4
Maine:

28.3

People feeling badly about themselves:
Skowhegan:

21.2%
Maine:

19.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.2%
Maine:

8.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Skowhegan:

6.9
Maine:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

35.9%
Maine:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

60.4%
Maine:

60.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Skowhegan:

79.4%
State:

79.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Skowhegan, ME Residents
Businesses in Skowhegan, ME
NameCountNameCount
Advance Auto Parts1New Balance1
Burger King1Nike2
Chevrolet1Pizza Hut1
Circle K1RadioShack1
ColorTyme1Rite Aid1
Dunkin Donuts3Subway1
FedEx1T-Mobile1
Ford1Taco Bell1
GNC1True Value2
H&R Block1U-Haul1
KFC1U.S. Cellular1
La-Z-Boy1UPS1
MasterBrand Cabinets4Vans1
McDonald's1Walmart1

Strongest AM radio stations in Skowhegan:

  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WTVL (1490 AM; 1 kW; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Skowhegan:

  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIGY (97.5 FM; MADISON, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WEBB (98.5 FM; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJCX (99.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, ME; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WMEW (91.3 FM; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKTJ-FM (99.3 FM; FARMINGTON, ME; Owner: FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Skowhegan:

  • WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
  • WFYW-LP (Channel 69; FAIRFIELD/WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • DW23AB (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: RUSSELL COMMUNICATIONS)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Skowhegan: George H. Littlefield.

Skowhegan fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Skowhegan fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 154ft / 46.8mTotal length
  • 148,191Total average daily traffic
  • 11,521Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Skowhegan, ME - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 21960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Skowhegan, ME

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Skowhegan)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

36 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Skowhegan, ME)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

60 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Skowhegan)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 13261, N13261, N-13261, Serial Number: 17262620, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 11/26/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 03/24/1992
    Registrant (Individual): Parker H Tyler, 650 Middle Rd, Skowhegan, ME 04976
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20J (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 201AN, N201AN, N-201AN, Serial Number: 24-3351, Year manufactured: 1994, Airworthiness Date: 10/24/1994, Certificate Issue Date: 03/21/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Ronald Clinton Mudie, 129 Steward Hill Rd, Skowhegan, ME 04976
  • Aircraft: CHASE JOHN D RANS S7S (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 227, N227, N-227, Serial Number: 0403343, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 06/13/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 02/15/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Donald H Carr, 13 Prescelly Dr, Skowhegan, ME 04976
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180H (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3480Y, N3480Y, N-3480Y, Serial Number: 18051980, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 08/23/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 04/23/2013
    Registrant (Corporation): Skowhegan Leasing Inc, Po Box 689, Skowhegan, ME 04976
  • Aircraft: AEROS LTD SKYRANGER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 829BH, N829BH, N-829BH, Serial Number: MAX SKYRANGER, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 12/06/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 10/21/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Robert L Chapman, 193 Malbons Mills Rd, Skowhegan, ME 04976
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7GCBC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9118L, N9118L, N-9118L, Serial Number: 305-71, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 11/06/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 12/10/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Richard D Willett, 25 Rowe Rd, Skowhegan, ME 04976

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 42. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 64 took place in 2016, and the least - 11 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Skowhegan, ME When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (56.3%), and Outside Fires (23.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Skowhegan, ME
    • 37856.3%Structure Fires
    • 15423.0%Outside Fires
    • 10115.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 385.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Skowhegan, ME
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Skowhegan, ME
  • 74.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.0%Wood
  • 8.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.4%Electricity
  • 1.9%Other fuel
  • 0.2%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Skowhegan, ME
  • 61.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.6%Electricity
  • 12.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.0%Wood


Skowhegan compared to Maine state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Skowhegan on our top lists:

  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of rapes per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of unmarried partner households (population 5,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: retail trade (population 5,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest city-data.com crime index increase from 2002 to 2012 (population 5,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
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