Aroostook County

ME · Pop. 92,447 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Aroostook County is a suburban county in ME with a population of approximately 92,447.

$/Acre: $2,187

Property Tax: 1.36%

Growing Season: 137 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 72.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.36%

Local Sales Tax0.74%

Combined Sales Tax6.24%

Cost of Living Index106

Median Household Income$73,607

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,187

Median Home Price$348K

Acres for Sale4405

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season137 days

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,264 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)311 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K160

Property Crime /100K206

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate