Sagadahoc County
ME · Pop. 37,093 · Mixed County
Sagadahoc County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Maine, spanning 254 square miles with 37,093 residents at a density of 146 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $300,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.12% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 150-day growing season, average summer highs of 77°F and average winter lows of 13.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Mid Coast Hospital is 2.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.7% of homes.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 98.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.7% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 47.8 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 11.1% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- A 150-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- The nearest hospital, Mid Coast Hospital, is 2.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of 13.9°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Sagadahoc County, ME is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 61/100
- Median home price
- $300k
- Property tax
- 1.12%
- Growing season
- 150 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.8"
- Broadband
- 98.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Mid Coast Hospital, 2.4 mi
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Homesteading in Sagadahoc County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Sagadahoc County?
- Sagadahoc County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 150-day growing season, average summer highs of 77°F, and average winter lows of 13.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $300,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.12%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Mid Coast Hospital is 2.4 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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