COUNTY REPORT ME

Lincoln County, Maine

26 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 26 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 26 tracked ZIP records scored
26
ZIP Codes
$367K
Median Home Value
$2,362
Avg Remediation (64% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Lincoln County, Maine

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 11.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $985, driven primarily by flood

65.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Lincoln County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.9% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
65.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
49/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
83%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $985

Flood $432/yr
Energy Code Gap $338/yr
Water / Lead $210/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

22,730 housing units in Lincoln County

Pre-1940 28%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 18%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Lincoln County

$367K
Median Home Value
$2,362
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lincoln County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Lincoln County residents

Asthma 12.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Lincoln County

3 community water systems serving Lincoln County.

Systems with the most violations in Lincoln County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

26 ZIP codes tracked in Lincoln County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 04341 Coopers Mills
2 04348 Jefferson $230K
3 04353 Whitefield $220K
4 04535 Alna $328K
5 04537 Boothbay 0 $357K
6 04538 Boothbay Harbor 0 $370K
7 04539 Bristol $339K
8 04541 Chamberlain $367K
9 04543 Damariscotta 4 (1 health) $333K
10 04544 East Boothbay 0 $466K
11 04549 Isle Of Springs
12 04551 Bremen $420K
13 04553 Newcastle $406K
14 04554 New Harbor $500K
15 04555 Nobleboro 4 (1 health) $295K
16 04556 Edgecomb $308K
17 04558 Pemaquid $428K
18 04564 Round Pond $492K
19 04568 South Bristol $563K
20 04571 Trevett 0 $252K
21 04572 Waldoboro 0 $272K
22 04573 Walpole $398K
23 04575 West Boothbay Harbor 0
24 04576 Southport 0 $416K
25 04578 Wiscasset $302K
26 04852 Monhegan $688K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Lincoln County

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Overview

Lincoln County in Maine covers 26 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

2 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Lincoln County?
Lincoln County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 26 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lincoln County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lincoln County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $985 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lincoln County?
The median home build year in Lincoln County is 1974. 65.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Lincoln County, Maine Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/maine/lincoln/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-maine-lincoln,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lincoln County, Maine Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/maine/lincoln/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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