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Skowhegan, ME — ZIP 04976

Population: 10,072 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 04976 (Skowhegan, ME) is $238,048 — up 0.9% over the past year. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,048

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,048
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.1%
5-year appreciation
+49.1%
10-year appreciation
+138.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$240,425
House Price Index (state)
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
41
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
27.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
RSU 54/MSAD 54, Community Regional Charter School
Schools include
Somerset Career & Technical Center, Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan, North Elementary School, Skowhegan Area High School, Skowhegan Area Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eastland Woolen Mill (19.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Thompson Memorial Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
REDINGTON FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+329 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
44.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,023
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
64.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,541
Average weekly wage
$1,015
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 04976State medianUS median
Median home value$238,048$347,099$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,023$2,264$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 04976?
$238,048.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 04976?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 04976?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 04976?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 04976?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 04976?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 04976?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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