Knox County
ME · Pop. 40,860 · Mixed County
Knox County, Maine covers 365 square miles with a population of 40,860 and a density of 111.9 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, squash. A median home price of $291,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.25% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 184-day growing season, average summer highs of 69.7°F and average winter lows of 21.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 46.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Penobscot Bay Medical Center is 7.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.1% of homes.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 95.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Penobscot Bay Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 7.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 46.8 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 8.8% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Knox County, ME is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 70/100
- Median home price
- $291k
- Property tax
- 1.25%
- Growing season
- 184 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 46.8"
- Broadband
- 95.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Penobscot Bay Medical Center, 7.4 mi
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Homesteading in Knox County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Knox County?
- Knox County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 184-day growing season, average summer highs of 69.7°F, and average winter lows of 21.2°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, squash.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $291,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.25%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Penobscot Bay Medical Center is 7.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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