There are 13 independent living communities serving Skowhegan, Maine. This includes 1 community in Skowhegan and 12 nearby. Independent living costs in Maine range from around $59 to $147 per day, with an average cost running approximately $91. The per month cost averages roughly $2,722 and ranges between $1,760 and $4,422. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $32,670, which is greater than the national average of $23,100.
Located within Somerset County, Skowhegan is a small city in the State of Maine. While the city contains 9,903 inhabitants, the encompassing metro area has a population of 416,557. Approximately 31% of the local residents are 55 and over.
Skowhegan has an average SeniorScore™ of 65. The mean home price in the city is $172,500, which is much less than the Maine average of $253,500. Skowhegan also has a moderate unemployment rate of around 5.15%. The city's mean household income is $35,000 ($21,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $47,000 for the entire state of Maine.
Skowhegan has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The area gets average amounts of precipitation each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Skowhegan has a moderate rate of crime and above average air quality.