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Edgecomb

A town of 1,251 people in Lincoln County, Maine
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Map of Edgecomb: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land13%1,725 of 13,216 acres
Trails17 mi0.8 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves171,379 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Edgecomb

Town in Maine, United States
1774Established
1,188Population
20.8 sq miArea
82 ftElevation

Edgecomb is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,188 at the 2020 census. It includes the neighborhoods of East Edgecomb, North Edgecomb, and Pools Landing. The town was named for George Edgcumbe, 1st Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, a supporter of the colonists. Fort Edgecomb is a Maine State Historic Site.

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ZIP code04556
Area code207
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Housing in Edgecomb

$413K▲ 1.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Edgecomb home is worth about $413,000, up 1.9% in a year, close to the Maine typical home.

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Health in Edgecomb

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 73% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Maine

10better than ME·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

LincolnhealthDamariscotta · 5.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Richmond Area Health CenterRichmond · 12.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 04556 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Edgecomb →

Natural hazards in Edgecomb

44
Moderate

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

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School Grade A

The public schools Edgecomb’s kids attend outperform 89% of Maine’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictEdgecomb Public SchoolsSchools2

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Nearest: Wiscasset Public LibraryWiscasset · 4 miles · 34 hrs a week
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