State data snapshot
Maine County Statistics
Compare descriptive county-level score ranges, density, solar, broadband, and research confidence across all 16 Maine county records.
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State distributions
Where Maine County Values Fall
Percentiles describe the current county dataset without implying that the highest or lowest value is the best fit for a particular buyer.
| Measurement | Unit | Minimum | 25th percentile | Median | Average | 75th percentile | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Score | 0-100 | 30 | 36 | 55 | 52 | 65 | 76 |
| Housing Freedom Index | 0-100 | 45 | 45 | 57 | 56 | 63 | 73 |
| Off-Grid Freedom Index | 0-100 | 39 | 50 | 67 | 63 | 75 | 82 |
| Homestead Freedom Index | 0-100 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 75 | 80 | 94 |
| Connectivity Index | 0-100 | 73 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 84 | 87 |
| Population Density | people / sq. mi. | 4.4 | 16.9 | 50.9 | 97.3 | 148.1 | 375.7 |
| Solar Potential | 1-10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.8 | 2 | 3 |
| Broadband Availability | 1-10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8.3 | 9 | 9 |
Freedom Score distribution
County Records By Score Band
Band counts show the shape of the state dataset. They do not replace confidence labels or parcel-level research.
County measurements
All Maine County Records
Counties are listed alphabetically. Open a profile for source notes, local research context, and the parcel questions that remain unresolved.
| County | Freedom | Housing | Off-grid | Homestead | Connectivity | Density / sq. mi. | Solar | Broadband | Confidence | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | 36 | 49 | 43 | 60 | 78 | 246.3 | 2/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Aroostook County | 76 | 73 | 80 | 94 | 74 | 10 | 1/10 | 7/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Cumberland County | 30 | 45 | 39 | 64 | 83 | 375.7 | 2/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Franklin County | 60 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 80 | 18.2 | 1/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Hancock County | 49 | 54 | 65 | 77 | 84 | 35.9 | 2/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Kennebec County | 47 | 54 | 59 | 70 | 85 | 148.1 | 2/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Knox County | 34 | 45 | 50 | 69 | 85 | 112.2 | 2/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Lincoln County | 36 | 45 | 53 | 71 | 81 | 80.1 | 3/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Oxford County | 61 | 59 | 74 | 78 | 80 | 28.9 | 2/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Penobscot County | 63 | 64 | 71 | 85 | 81 | 46.2 | 1/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Piscataquis County | 69 | 63 | 76 | 75 | 79 | 4.4 | 1/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Sagadahoc County | 35 | 45 | 50 | 66 | 87 | 148.1 | 3/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Somerset County | 73 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 79 | 13.1 | 1/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Waldo County | 60 | 59 | 72 | 77 | 76 | 55.6 | 2/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Washington County | 72 | 67 | 82 | 86 | 73 | 12.2 | 2/10 | 7/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| York County | 35 | 45 | 48 | 66 | 85 | 222.2 | 2/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
Citation and limits
Use This Snapshot With County Sources
Suggested citation: County Freedom Index, Maine County Statistics, version county-summary-2026-08-04. County values are discovery signals and public context, not zoning decisions, appraisals, or parcel approvals.
Snapshot last reviewed: 2026-08-04.