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Kennebec County

#8 in Best Counties for Families in Maine
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Maine
  • 9 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Kennebec County is located in Maine with a population of 121,289. In Kennebec County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Kennebec County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Kennebec County are above average.
    Population
    121,289

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $154,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $727
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Kennebec County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      86
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      60.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      31.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      321
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,014.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      58.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Kennebec County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,116
    National
    $55,322
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      Kennebec County Reviews

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      Kennebec County is a county located in the state of Maine, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 122,151. Its county seat is Augusta, the state capital. The county was established on 20 February 1799 from portions of Cumberland and Lincoln Counties. The name Kennebec comes from the Eastern Abenaki, meaning "large body of still water, large bay."
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      This area is nice, there isn't much that is too special. It is right in central Maine so you don't have to travel to far to get to a city, or nature! For the most part, the town feels pretty safe, especially compared to across the country.
      I absolutely love Kennebec County, I feel everything and everyone is just so nice. I moved here from CT and honestly, I was not sure what to expect. Everyone says it is more expensive to live here but I have noticed it is less expensive.