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Chesterville

A town of 1,397 people in Franklin County, Maine
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Conserved land8.9%2,120 of 23,875 acres
Trails30 mi0.8 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves21,518 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Chesterville

Town in Maine, United States
1,328Population
37.6 sq miArea
377 ftElevation

Chesterville is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,328 at the 2020 census.

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Area code207
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Housing in Chesterville

$260K▲ 3.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Chesterville home is worth about $260,000, up 3.4% in a year, 37% below the Maine typical home.

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Most working residents leave Chesterville for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Farmington (15%), Augusta (9%) and Portland (7%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Farmington
15%
Augusta
9%
Portland
7%
New Sharon
5%
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Health in Chesterville

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 44% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 67% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Maine

6worse than ME

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mainehealth Franklin HospitalFarmington · 6.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Western Maine Family Health CenterLivermore Falls · 6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Chesterville
DentalShortage · Chesterville
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 04938 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Chesterville →

Natural hazards in Chesterville

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Chesterville →

Climate in Chesterville

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Chesterville has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 86 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 12°Winter
53° / 31°Spring
77° / 55°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Treat Memorial LibraryLivermore Falls · 6 miles · 25 hrs a week
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