Kennebec County, Maine
Among the top 20% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 25% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
- top 5% for sales tax
- bottom 4% for annual snowfall
Kennebec County is a county in Maine with about 124,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, park & nature access, and summer humidity. It rates lower on violent crime and annual snowfall.
Official websitekennebeccounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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69%53%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.3 in3.3 in
humid 34%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 23% of US counties
Home Value$198k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$900better than 35% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 38% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.23%better than 25% of US counties
Income Tax7.10%better than 13% of US counties
Sales Tax5.50%better than 95% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.85%better than 14% of US counties
Unemployment4.1%better than 63% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)20°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.7 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall78.4 inbetter than 4% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 79% of US counties
Comfortable Days81 daysbetter than 54% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk75.2better than 24% of US counties
Air Quality37 AQIbetter than 77% of US counties
School Quality63.8better than 66% of US counties
Violent Crime1766/100kbetter than 10% of US counties
Property Crime2105/100kbetter than 12% of US counties
Community
Population124,00384th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.374th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1116th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9620th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.4%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.8%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 53% of US counties
Walkability6.6/20better than 67% of US counties
Airport Distance154 mibetter than 24% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.8%better than 78% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.77better than 45% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 80% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Kennebec County an affordable place to live?
- Kennebec County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 23% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Kennebec County?
- The median home value in Kennebec County is $198k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Kennebec County?
- Median household income in Kennebec County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Kennebec County?
- Median gross rent in Kennebec County is $900 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Kennebec County safe?
- Kennebec County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1766/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 2105/100k.
- What is the weather like in Kennebec County?
- Kennebec County averages 69°F in July and 20°F in January, with 44.7 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Kennebec County?
- Public-school quality in Kennebec County is above average, scoring better than 66% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Kennebec County?
- The average one-way commute in Kennebec County is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)