TalmadgeME
A town of 72.
Is Talmadge a good place to live?
89% of the land in Talmadge is conserved, against 4.7% in Maine’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Yacolucci Woods, at 85 acres. Talmadge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
72 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Talmadge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Talmadge, 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 Talmadge.
Trail density in Talmadge is higher than in most of Maine or the rest of the country
Trails total 78 miles in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Yacolucci Woods | 0.6 mi | 85 |
| 2. Downeast Lakes Community Forest | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Snowy winters and pleasant summers: that is Talmadge’s year
Talmadge’s typical July afternoon high stands at 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Talmadge stands out in Maine and nationally: a larger share of its adults report frequent physical distress
27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Talmadge. Among 144 Maine towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Talmadge. Of 32 CDC measures, Talmadge beats the Maine average on 2 and trails it on 21. No town among the 144 in Maine we compare has a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Talmadge.
| Talmadge | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 35% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 23% | 25% |
| What stands out | Talmadge | ME |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.9% | 15.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80% | 76.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.5% | 8.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Talmadge, with inland flooding at the top
The risk rating from FEMA in Talmadge is 58 of 100. One declared disaster, in 2010, has brought federal aid to Talmadge households. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 44% come from inland flooding and 28% from hurricanes.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Talmadge
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Talmadge; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Talmadge residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Maine.
About Talmadge
Town in Maine, United States
Talmadge is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named after landowner Benjamin Tallmadge. The population was 70 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 39 sq mi
- Elevation
- 531 ft
- Area code
- 207
Questions about Talmadge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Talmadge, ME a good place to live?
Talmadge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.