Mattawamkeag, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
428 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,042 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
50 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$260 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$367 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Penobscot County
1
Bangor Metro Area
1
Maine
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Penobscot County
3
Bangor Metro Area
3
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 22 14
Feb 3 19 18
Mar 3 19 27
Apr 4 6 41
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 1 45
Nov 5 6 35
Dec 4 19 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 2, ME State House District 8, ME
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Schools

Lee/Winn School
6 miles, S • 3.2 star
Kingman Elementary School
8 miles, E • 3.2 star
Mt Jefferson Jr High School
11 miles, S • 1.9 star
Lee Academy
11 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Maine
45 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Eastern Maine Community College
52 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Husson University
52 miles, SW
Beal College
55 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Penobscot Valley Hospital
14 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Millinocket Regional Hospital
20 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Mayo Regional Hospital
49 miles, W • 4.1 star
Houlton Regional Hospital
49 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
54 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
161 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
235 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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