Piscataquis County

ME · Pop. 133,677 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Piscataquis County is a mixed county in ME with a population of approximately 133,677.

$/Acre: $9,436

Property Tax: 1.36%

Growing Season: 150 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 356.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.36%

Local Sales Tax0.51%

Combined Sales Tax6.01%

Cost of Living Index110.8

Median Household Income$75,075

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,436

Median Home Price$649K

Acres for Sale316

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season150 days

Annual Rainfall44.9 inches

Avg Summer High75°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,612 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)231 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K161

Property Crime /100K219

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak