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About Jefferson
Town in Maine, United StatesJefferson is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,551 at the 2020 census. Damariscotta Lake State Park, a popular Mid Coast swimming, canoeing and picnic area, is located within the town limits.
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Housing in Jefferson
The typical Jefferson home is worth about $390,000, up 2.8% in a year, 6% below the Maine typical home.
Health in Jefferson
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Maine
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.
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Schools in Jefferson
All Jefferson schools →School Grade B
The public schools Jefferson’s kids attend outperform 64% of Maine’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within ME. Ratings are from neighbors.
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