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A town of 126.
Sandy River plantation’s density of trails is 1.4 miles per square mile, where Maine’s towns sit at 0.7 and U.S. towns at 0.4. The biggest place to walk is Appalachian National Scenic Trail, 2,111 acres with 10.7 miles of trail. Sandy River plantation has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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Census counts: 111 in 1870, a low of 21 in 1900, 128 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2014 and 5 maps from 1933 on.
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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 Sandy River plantation.
Among adults 25 and older, 33% have a four-year degree or more, against 36% across Maine. People 65 and older are 55% of residents (22% statewide); children under 18 are 6% of residents (18% statewide).
| Sandy River plantation | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 67.4 years | 44.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 32% | 29% |
| Sandy River plantation | ME | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.6% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 8.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.2% | 8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.8% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.2% | 15.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 37.8% | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.7% | 8.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.2% | 5.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 42.2% | 30.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.7% | 18.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.4% | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.7% | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.8% | 13.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Expect cold, snowy winters and cool summers in Sandy River plantation, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 74°, January nights drop to 4° and about 118 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Walkers can cover 50 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Sandy River plantation: 5, covering 3,110 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Appalachian National Scenic Trail | 10.7 mi | 2,111 |
| 2. Four Ponds Public Reserved Land | 1.4 mi | 944 |
| 3. Cascade Stream Gorge Conservation Area | 0.4 mi | 29 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
26% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Sandy River plantation. Against the Maine average, Sandy River plantation comes out ahead on 2 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 6. Among adults here, 14% binge drink and 16% report frequent mental distress.
| Sandy River plantation | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 81% | 79% |
| What stands out | Sandy River plantation | ME |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 75.5% | 70.5% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 89.9% | 87.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
60% of Sandy River plantation’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 15%. Compared with 51% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is lower.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Sandy River plantation; the nearest are
About 10 of every 100 Sandy River plantation residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Maine.
Plantation in Maine, United States
Sandy River Plantation is a plantation in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 128 at the 2020 census. It is home to the popular Saddleback Mountain Ski Resort and the Rangeley Lakes Nordic Trail Center (although visitors must drive through Dallas Plantation to reach it).
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Sandy River plantation has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.