Somerset County

ME · Pop. 27,927 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Somerset County is a rural county in ME with a population of approximately 27,927.

$/Acre: $1,038

Property Tax: 1.36%

Growing Season: 127 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 20.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.36%

Local Sales Tax0.73%

Combined Sales Tax6.23%

Cost of Living Index102.9

Median Household Income$94,989

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,038

Median Home Price$321K

Acres for Sale3103

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season127 days

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches

Avg Summer High73°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,928 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)231 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K218

Property Crime /100K162

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town22 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyStrong