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Bingham, ME

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Population
564
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
365 ft
Median Home Value
$104,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$354/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$34,688
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Bingham

Set along the banks of the Kennebec River, Bingham is a quiet rural town along Route 201 in Somerset County. Located about halfway between Skowhegan and the Canadian border, it serves as a natural gateway to Maine's western mountains and North Woods. It offers scenic wooded ridges, easy connections to neighboring communities like Solon and Moscow, and a relaxed, unhurried pace of everyday life.

Bingham Free Meetinghouse, Bingham, Maine

The river and the surrounding forests have shaped the town for generations. Bingham grew up around water-powered mills and the timber industry, but today the region mainly attracts people who love outdoor recreation. Nearby spots like Wyman Lake and the upper Kennebec provide fantastic fishing, boating, snowmobiling, and trail riding. For anyone looking for affordable, down-to-earth living with the wilderness right in their backyard, Bingham has plenty of charm.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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