Lemonwheel, 1998
Limestone’s story
168 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1998.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1858Limestone is settled
LimestoneME
A town of 1,487, settled in 1858.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Wcnghj (Gregory Ramey) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,487
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$132K
+4% in a year
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
45.3
years
Jobs based here
409
Balanced
Is Limestone a good place to live?
Limestone’s best subject grade is an A− for cost of living; its weakest is a D− for schools. On cost of living, just 15 of Maine’s 285 towns do better. The median household income is $50K, and 16% of residents live below the poverty line. Only 27 of Maine’s 285 towns score lower on health. Limestone’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile, above both Maine’s towns (0.7) and U.S. towns (0.4). Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, at 1,621 acres with 10.7 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Limestone has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Limestone stand out
Where Limestone beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Typical home value
Limestone$132K
Maine$412K
Cost of livingA−
2.3 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 84% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Natural hazardsB+
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Limestone Public Schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone Community School | PK–8 | 138 |
| ME Sch of Science & Mathematics | 9–12 | 96 |
Worth knowing · SchoolsD−
Trails 99% of ME districts
On state tests
NCES · EDFacts.
A shrinking town
Limestone has shrunk 36% since 2010
2,314 counted in 2010 and 1,526 in 2020; an estimated 1,487 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Limestone grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Maine), ordered by how far Limestone is from typical.
SchoolsD−Open →Jobs & incomeDOpen →HealthLess healthy than 87% of U.S. towns; Cary Medical Center 6.9 miles awayDOpen →Cost of livingA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 29% of U.S. communities; cold waves tops the listB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.8 of 20; 12.4% of households have no car; 4.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6% conserved landB+Open →History2 places on the National Register; 7 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life0.8 library visits per resident; 4.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 45.3; 20% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Limestone: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Limestone, and how to reach them.
PowerVersant Power30.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLimestone Water & Sewer DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers82% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Limestone’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Maine you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLimestone Registrar of VotersThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2026
ZIP code0475004750 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Limestone.
HousingCost of living grade A−
The typical home in Limestone is valued at about $132K
The typical Limestone home is worth about $132,000, up 4% in a year, 68% below the Maine typical home. Limestone’s median rent is $754 a month, against $1,106 a month in Maine’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. 61% of households own their home in Limestone.
$132KZillow home value
| Limestone | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 61% | 81% | 73% |
| Median rent | $754 a month | $1,106 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Limestone$132K
Maine$412K
+4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsD−
Limestone’s public schools rank near the bottom of Maine
Its public schools are run by the Limestone Public Schools. Its two schools are below.
1%of ME districts it outscoresD−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone Community SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 138 | D |
| ME Sch of Science & MathematicsLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 96 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within ME on state tests
HealthD
More of Limestone’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Maine or U.S. town
44% of Limestone adults have high blood pressure. Among 144 Maine towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Limestone. 40% of Limestone adults have obesity.
13%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Limestone | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 23% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Maine
2 better12 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Limestone | ME |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.3% | 76.4% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 32.3% | 23.1% |
Cary Medical Center
6.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Low risk in Limestone, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHurricanes
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Limestone
Limestone has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Limestone’s July high is 76°F.
118″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–24°
Spring28–48°
Summer53–74°
Fall35–53°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
Limestone stands out in Maine and nationally, with the median household income lower than most
Only 4 of the 144 Maine towns we compare have a lower median household income than Limestone. The average trip to work in Limestone is 19 minutes. Jobs based in Limestone fell to 409 in 2023, 454 fewer than in 2013.
23%work in town
| Limestone | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 23% | 12% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $50,000 | $78,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 15% | 14% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Limestone23%
Caribou22%
Presque Isle20%
Bangor4%
Easton3%
15 mi
median commute distance
409
jobs based in Limestone
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 58% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Limestone
Limestone's reported crime rate is well below Maine's. Only 8 of the 83 Maine towns we compare have a lower violent crime rate than Limestone. Most reported incidents are property crimes.
| Limestone | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2022) | 3.9 per 1,000 residents | 8.7 | 14.1 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2022) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Limestone0
Maine1.1
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Limestone3.9
Maine12.3
U.S.20
0
violent crimes reported in 2022
6
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to police
6.2%conserved
6.2%
conserved · 1,613 of 25,925 acres
49 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge | 10.7 mi | 1,621 |
| 2. Upland Wildlife Habitat Area | — | 23 |
| 3. Albert Michaud Memorial Park | — | 22 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Limestone
19pages on Limestone
The big questions
SchoolsD−Behind 99% of ME districts · 2 schoolsSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2022)HealthDBetter than ME on 2 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$132K typical home · up 4% in a yearWork & commuteD$50K median household income · 409 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 29% of U.S. communities · cold waves
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Limestone; the nearest are
Northern Maine Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Presque Isle16.8 mi$4,156 in-state tuitionUniversity of Maine at Presque IsleUniversity or college · Public · Presque Isle17.8 mi$9,402 in-state tuition
About 10 of every 100 Limestone residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Maine.
Small town
1,487 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
CaribouFort FairfieldCaswellLimestone
Famous people from Limestone
7 notable people were born in Limestone.
C
Cody WildAmerican ice hockey player · born 1987
J
Jeff MickelAmerican football offensive lineman · born 1966S
Stephanie HansenAmerican politician · born 1961About Limestone
Town in the United States
Limestone is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,526 at the 2020 census. The town is best known for being the home of the Loring Commerce Centre (formerly Loring Air Force Base; also lying on its former territory is the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge). The Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM), which in 2019 ranked #2 in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, is located in the town itself, sharing its campus with the town high school. The population center of the town is in Limestone (CDP), in the east-central part of the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 41 sq mi
- Elevation
- 521 ft
- ZIP code
- 04750, 04751
- Area code
- 207
Questions about Limestone
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Limestone, ME expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.
What is Limestone, ME known for?
7 notable people were born here, including Norman Buckley and Cody Wild.