The Town FilesMattawamkeag, Maine
Town in Penobscot County · population 596 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,200
- Household income
- $45,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 91 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 51.4
Mattawamkeag is a town of 596 people in Penobscot County, Maine. The median home is worth $104,200, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks quieter than 99% of Maine towns.
How Mattawamkeag ranks
Percentile among Maine towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maine towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mattawamkeag is worth $104,200, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $45,000, which is more affordable than 89% of Maine towns. Median rent is $488 a month. 76.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mattawamkeag | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,200 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $488 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $45,000 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.1% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.4% | — |
Who lives in Mattawamkeag
| People | Mattawamkeag | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.4 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 17.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.5% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.2% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 41.5 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.6% | 90.0% |
Weather in Mattawamkeag
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 3.4°F. About 44.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 90.7 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 167 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Mattawamkeag since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Maine town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 7, 1971 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 7, 1971.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 5, 2024.
Severe weather in Penobscot County since 1996
Penobscot County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4754: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4522: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3444: Covid-19 |
| January 2, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4354: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Penobscot County
Penobscot County had 71,983 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,593 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Mattawamkeag itself the ACS puts it at 12.2%.
Public schools in Mattawamkeag
1 public school with 16 students, about 8.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingman Elementary School | PK-6 | 16 | 8.0 |
Towns near Mattawamkeag
- Medway, ME11.4 mi · 1,187 people · home $100,400
- Lee, ME11.5 mi · 916 people · home $174,500
- Chester, ME12.8 mi · 549 people · home $172,500
- Lincoln, ME14.8 mi · 4,853 people · home $141,500
- East Millinocket, ME14.9 mi · 1,560 people · home $86,200
- Lincoln, ME16.0 mi · 2,667 people · home $142,100
- East Millinocket, ME16.7 mi · 1,572 people · home $86,200
- Millinocket, ME20.3 mi · 4,114 people · home $103,800
Mattawamkeag questions
Is Mattawamkeag, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mattawamkeag scores better for retirees than 12% of Maine towns and quieter than 99%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.4).
How much does a house cost in Mattawamkeag?
The median owner-occupied home in Mattawamkeag is valued at $104,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,000, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $488 a month.
What is the weather like in Mattawamkeag?
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 3.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.3 inches of precipitation a year and 90.7 inches of snow.
Does Mattawamkeag get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Mattawamkeag since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 7, 1971. The typical Maine town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)