Somerset County , Maine
Population: 50,852 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,199 Home $155,200 Rent $887/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 50,852 residents, Somerset County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Maine and neighboring counties alike.
$56,199
Median Income
household
$155,200
Home Value
median
$887/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,199 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,452 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
| Median Home Value | $155,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $887/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 50,852 |
| Median Age | 46.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.2%
Obesity
13.9%
Diabetes
20.0%
Smoking
39.3%
High Blood Pressure
28.1%
No Physical Activity
30.8%
Depression
37.8%
Insufficient Sleep
79.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 67.9 · 68th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
16.32
🌀 Hurricane
85.90
🔥 Wildfire
22.07
❄️ Winter Storm
94.94
🌍 Earthquake
59.35
☀️ Drought
78.85
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