Lincoln County
ME · Pop. 35,840 · Suburban County
Lincoln County sits in Maine across 456 square miles, home to 35,840 people at 78.6 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, cucumbers. A median home price of $306,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.93% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 167-day growing season, average summer highs of 75.6°F and average winter lows of 16.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 48.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Lincoln Health is 2.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 93.4% of homes.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.93% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 93.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Lincoln Health, with an emergency room, is just 2.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 48.2 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Lincoln County, ME is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 80/100
- Median home price
- $306k
- Property tax
- 0.93%
- Growing season
- 167 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 48.2"
- Broadband
- 93.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Lincoln Health, 2.3 mi
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Homesteading in Lincoln County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 167-day growing season, average summer highs of 75.6°F, and average winter lows of 16.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, cucumbers.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $306,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.93%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 93.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Lincoln Health is 2.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals 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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