Best Soil Quality Counties in Maine
Soil composition, pH, drainage, and organic matter content Compare rankings across all 16 counties.
All Maine Counties Ranked
| # | County | Soil Quality Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland County, ME | 66 | 47.4 |
| 2 | Waldo County, ME | 65.7 | 53.9 |
| 3 | York County, ME | 65.4 | 46.8 |
| 4 | Kennebec County, ME | 65.2 | 40.2 |
| 5 | Androscoggin County, ME | 38.2 | |
| 6 | Aroostook County, ME | 48.7 | |
| 7 | Franklin County, ME | 54.8 | |
| 8 | Hancock County, ME | 51.2 | |
| 9 | Knox County, ME | 50.5 | |
| 10 | Lincoln County, ME | 54.2 | |
| 11 | Oxford County, ME | 45.3 | |
| 12 | Penobscot County, ME | 38.7 | |
| 13 | Piscataquis County, ME | 49.7 | |
| 14 | Sagadahoc County, ME | 54.7 | |
| 15 | Somerset County, ME | 41.3 | |
| 16 | Washington County, ME | 52.8 |
Data Source
Soil Quality data from SoilByCounty. See full details at SoilByCounty. Data updated February 2026.