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