Maine · Off-grid & homestead potential
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).
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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).
Land in Washington County runs about $2,136 per acre, based on the latest county data.
Washington County gets about 48.9" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 0.8% of years.
The nearest major metro is about 240 miles away, and population density is 12.3 people per square mile.