Lincoln County

ME · Pop. 144,227 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a suburban county in ME with a population of approximately 144,227.

$/Acre: $2,938

Property Tax: 1.36%

Growing Season: 127 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 8/10

Density: 94.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.36%

Local Sales Tax1.2%

Combined Sales Tax6.7%

Cost of Living Index110.3

Median Household Income$85,031

Poverty Rate22.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,938

Median Home Price$273K

Acres for Sale3785

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season127 days

Annual Rainfall44.6 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,072 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)217 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K80

Property Crime /100K78

Overall Safety8/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate