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78% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Carrabassett Valley, above both Maine’s towns (32%) and U.S. towns (29%). Among 144 Maine towns, just one has a lower midsummer high than Carrabassett Valley. 28% of the land in Carrabassett Valley is conserved, against 4.7% in Maine’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Crocker Mountain Public Reserved Land, at 8,977 acres with 23.6 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Carrabassett Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Carrabassett Valley beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 107 in 1980, 673 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 2003 and 6 maps from 1928 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Carrabassett Valley, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Carrabassett Valley.
The top destinations are Kingfield (13%), Portland (5%) and Eustis (4%). One in 3 of Carrabassett Valley’s working residents works locally. Also worth knowing: jobs based in Carrabassett Valley grew to 1,058 in 2023, 150 more than in 2013. The average commute for Carrabassett Valley comes to 14 minutes.
| Carrabassett Valley | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4% | 9% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrabassett Valley Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 100 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Carrabassett Valley: 95% of households are owner-occupiers. In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 2.7%.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
There are 164 miles of trail across 7 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Carrabassett Valley Public Lot | 27.5 mi | 2,077 |
| 2. Crocker Mountain Public Reserved Land | 23.6 mi | 8,977 |
| 3. Appalachian National Scenic Trail | 11.3 mi | 1,612 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Federal aid has come to Carrabassett Valley households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2023. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 65% come from inland flooding and 13% from cold waves. The national flood insurance program has paid 23 claims in the town since 1987.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Only 6 of the 144 Maine towns we compare have a lower January low than Carrabassett Valley. July afternoons reach 74°, January nights drop to 5° and about 81 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Carrabassett Valley is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
For adults in Carrabassett Valley, the share who had a checkup this year is 82%. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Carrabassett Valley is ahead of Maine on 4 and behind on 1. In Carrabassett Valley, 15% of adults binge drink, and 38% have high blood pressure.
| Carrabassett Valley | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Carrabassett Valley | ME |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.3% | 7.8% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.4% | 9.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Carrabassett Valley; the nearest are
About 7 of every 100 Carrabassett Valley residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Maine.
Where Carrabassett Valley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Maine, United States
Carrabassett Valley is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 673 at the 2020 census.
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Carrabassett Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.