Sagadahoc
Maine

What stands out

Against every county in America, Sagadahoc County is unusual in three ways: home internet speed is in the top 7% of American counties (291 Mbps), life expectancy is in the top 8% of American counties (80.3 years), and violent crime is in the bottom 9% of American counties (3.0 per 1,000). Within Maine it ranks 3rd of 16 counties for home internet speed.

Where you are

You live in Sagadahoc County, Maine. 36,868 people live here with you. The population grew 0.4% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +255).

Maine has the oldest population of any state, a graduated income tax that reaches 7.15% at moderate incomes, and an estate tax with a $7 million exemption. It does not tax Social Security and exempts a portion of pension income. Coastal property from Portland to Bar Harbor carries prices closer to Massachusetts than to the inland counties, where homes remain inexpensive.

Money

The typical household here brings in $77,591 a year, higher than 85% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $63,193. Unemployment runs 2.4%, lower than 87% of American counties. 12% of workers work from home.

Maine takes 6.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $5,028 a year.

Home

The median home costs $435K, pricier than 89% of American counties, about 2.9 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,038 a month. Property tax is 1.20% of home value, roughly $3,219 a year on that median home, higher than 72% of American counties. 77% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.0 per 1,000 residents, lower than 91% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 16 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 80.3 years, longer than 92% of American counties. There are 57 active physicians in the county, about 15.5 per 10,000 people. 6.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.00 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 51% of American counties. 94% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 21 points. 85% of eligible voters turned out. Under Maine law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 46°F, highs near 56 and lows near 37, colder than 87% of American counties. About 39 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 30 out of 100, safer than 70% of American counties; the county has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 291 Mbps down, faster than 93% of American counties. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.9 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery, 3 museums.