Hancock County

ME · Pop. 108,076 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Hancock County is a suburban county in ME with a population of approximately 108,076.

$/Acre: $1,904

Property Tax: 1.36%

Growing Season: 136 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 66.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.36%

Local Sales Tax1.15%

Combined Sales Tax6.65%

Cost of Living Index104

Median Household Income$44,964

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,904

Median Home Price$339K

Acres for Sale4353

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season136 days

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation4,036 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)369 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K131

Property Crime /100K151

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyModerate