Rangeley plantationME
A town of 179.
Is Rangeley plantation a good place to live?
Rangeley plantation’s July high is 72°F, against 79°F in Maine’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Of the 144 Maine towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Rangeley plantation. Rangeley plantation’s trail density is 1.1 miles per square mile, above both Maine’s towns (0.7) and U.S. towns (0.4). The biggest place to walk is South Bog Conservation Area, 1,097 acres with 6.3 miles of trail. Rangeley plantation has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
179 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Rangeley plantation: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rangeley plantation, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rangeley plantation.
100% of residents are 65 or older
People 65 and older are 100% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 0% of residents (40% statewide). 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Maine. 16% never finished high school.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Rangeley plantation | ME | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 8.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 0% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 0% | 15.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 32.1% | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 67.9% | 8.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 16% | 5.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.9% | 30.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 0% | 18.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 21% | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.5% | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.6% | 13.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Fewer of Rangeley plantation’s working residents work locally than in the typical Maine or U.S. town
1.6% of working residents work locally in Rangeley plantation. The top destinations are Rangeley (56%), Dallas plantation (6%) and Poland (3%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Rangeley plantation, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Rangeley plantation has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. Rangeley plantation’s January low is 3°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. South Bog Conservation Area | 6.3 mi | 1,097 |
| 2. Rangeley Lake State Park | 1.7 mi | 432 |
| 3. Rangeley Plantation North Public Reserved Land | 0.9 mi | 460 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
How healthy Rangeley plantation is
Rangeley plantation beats the Maine average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 41% of Rangeley plantation adults have high blood pressure.
| Rangeley plantation | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 81% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| What stands out | Rangeley plantation | ME |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.1% | 15.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Rangeley plantation, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Rangeley plantation
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rangeley plantation; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Rangeley plantation residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Maine.
98% of working residents leave Rangeley plantation for work
Where Rangeley plantation’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Rangeley plantation
Plantation in Maine, United States
Rangeley Plantation is a plantation in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 184 at the 2020 census.
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Questions about Rangeley plantation
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rangeley plantation, ME a good place to live?
Rangeley plantation has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.