Maine · Off-grid & homestead potential

Washington County

69BoltScore / 100
#1 of 16 in Maine

Washington County is a strong bolthole (69/100). Its strengths are deep isolation — 240 mi to the nearest city and abundant rainfall (48.9″/yr) with little drought. The trade-offs: a short, cold growing season (44°F avg).

How Washington County scores

Hazard Safety52
Freedom54
Food27
Isolation99
Sovereignty64
Water98
Affordability87
$199kTypical home
1.1%Property tax
$2,136Land / acre
48.9"Annual rain
0.8% of yrsSevere drought
240 miNearest metro
12.3People / sq mi
2.2%Federal land
44°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Washington County, Maine

Is Washington County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Washington County is a strong bolthole (69/100). Its strengths: deep isolation — 240 mi to the nearest city and abundant rainfall (48.9″/yr) with little drought. Watch-outs: a short, cold growing season (44°F avg).

How much does land cost in Washington County, Maine?

Land in Washington County runs about $2,136 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Washington County?

Washington County gets about 48.9" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 0.8% of years.

How remote is Washington County?

The nearest major metro is about 240 miles away, and population density is 12.3 people per square mile.

How Washington compares in Maine

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