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A town of 710 people in Lincoln County, Maine
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About Alna

Town in Maine, United States
1794Established
710Population
21.3 sq miArea
128 ftElevation

Alna is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census. Alna is home to the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum and is noted for its historic architecture, including the early mill village of Head Tide.

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ZIP code04535
Area code207
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Most working residents leave Alna for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Portland (12%), Newcastle (10%) and Damariscotta (10%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Portland
12%
Newcastle
10%
Damariscotta
10%
Augusta
5%
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8better than ME·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

LincolnhealthDamariscotta · 7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Richmond Area Health CenterRichmond · 8.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 04535 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Alna →

Natural hazards in Alna

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

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Alna has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 79 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 15°Winter
53° / 33°Spring
76° / 56°Summer
58° / 39°Fall
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Nearest: Bridge Academy Public LibraryDresden · 4.8 miles · 18 hrs a week
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