Knox County

ME · Pop. 199,219 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Knox County is a mixed county in ME with a population of approximately 199,219.

$/Acre: $5,151

Property Tax: 1.36%

Growing Season: 125 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 161.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.36%

Local Sales Tax1.24%

Combined Sales Tax6.74%

Cost of Living Index110.2

Median Household Income$59,476

Poverty Rate24.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,151

Median Home Price$345K

Acres for Sale3017

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season125 days

Annual Rainfall42.7 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,760 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)348 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K142

Property Crime /100K142

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak