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A town of 1,249 people in Franklin County, Maine
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Map of Strong: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land1%192 of 18,401 acres
Trails5.5 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves4154 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Strong Wood Turning Companyc. 1920
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Strong Wood Turning Company, c. 1920

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About Strong

Town in Maine, United States
1801Established
1,122Population
28.9 sq miArea
741 ftElevation

Strong is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,122 at the 2020 census. Strong is home to the annual Sandy River Festival.

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ZIP code04983
Area code207
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Housing in Strong

$242K▼ 1.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Strong home is worth about $242,000, down 1.5% in a year, 42% below the Maine typical home.

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School Grade B+

The public schools Strong’s kids attend outperform 74% of Maine’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictRSU 58/MSAD 58Schools1

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