Kennebec County

ME · Pop. 149,143 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Kennebec County is a mixed county in ME with a population of approximately 149,143.

$/Acre: $9,222

Property Tax: 1.36%

Growing Season: 122 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 8/10

Density: 237.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.36%

Local Sales Tax1.75%

Combined Sales Tax7.25%

Cost of Living Index114.6

Median Household Income$72,179

Poverty Rate25.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,222

Median Home Price$459K

Acres for Sale2547

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season122 days

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches

Avg Summer High72°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,484 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)150 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K50

Property Crime /100K32

Overall Safety8/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak