Penobscot County

ME · Pop. 116,592 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Penobscot County is a mixed county in ME with a population of approximately 116,592.

$/Acre: $8,639

Property Tax: 1.36%

Growing Season: 130 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 8/10

Density: 321.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.36%

Local Sales Tax0.94%

Combined Sales Tax6.44%

Cost of Living Index101.3

Median Household Income$82,861

Poverty Rate17.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,639

Median Home Price$554K

Acres for Sale1694

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season130 days

Annual Rainfall44.3 inches

Avg Summer High72°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,772 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)239 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K82

Property Crime /100K80

Overall Safety8/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak