Best Counties for Retirement in Maine 2026
16 counties ranked with the Retiree lens of the County Fit Score.
All 16 Retirement-Ranked Counties in Maine
| Rank | County | County Fit Score | baseline CountyScore | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sagadahoc County, ME | 59.1 | 55.3 | +3.8 |
| 2 | Lincoln County, ME | 57.5 | 54.9 | +2.6 |
| 3 | Waldo County, ME | 53.4 | 54.1 | -0.7 |
| 4 | Franklin County, ME | 53.2 | 54 | -0.8 |
| 5 | Piscataquis County, ME | 52.5 | 50.8 | +1.7 |
| 6 | Washington County, ME | 51 | 53.8 | -2.8 |
| 7 | Hancock County, ME | 49.8 | 51.3 | -1.5 |
| 8 | Knox County, ME | 49.2 | 50.8 | -1.6 |
| 9 | Aroostook County, ME | 46 | 48.6 | -2.6 |
| 10 | York County, ME | 45.9 | 47.2 | -1.3 |
| 11 | Cumberland County, ME | 45.5 | 47.7 | -2.2 |
| 12 | Oxford County, ME | 44.8 | 45.5 | -0.7 |
| 13 | Androscoggin County, ME | 39.6 | 38.5 | +1.1 |
| 14 | Somerset County, ME | 39.6 | 41.7 | -2.1 |
| 15 | Kennebec County, ME | 39.5 | 40.5 | -1 |
| 16 | Penobscot County, ME | 37.5 | 39.2 | -1.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best county for retirement in Maine?
Based on the Retiree lens, Sagadahoc County ranks as the top retirement county in Maine with a County Fit Score of 59.1. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.
How many counties in Maine are ranked for retirement?
We rank 16 counties in Maine with the Retiree lens, using independent importance values for health, safety, taxes, cost, disaster risk, water, and weather.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.