Safest places to live in Maine from natural disasters
The lowest natural-disaster risk in Maine is in Franklin County, Piscataquis County, Hancock County, where FEMA rates few or no severe perils. The most exposed county is York County, driven by coastal flooding. This page ranks every Maine county by physical peril exposure, from official FEMA National Risk Index data.
Lowest-risk counties in Maine
| County | Physical risk | Top severe peril |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | Low | none rated high |
| Piscataquis County | Low | none rated high |
| Hancock County | Low | hurricane |
| Knox County | Low | hurricane |
| Lincoln County | Low | hurricane |
| Oxford County | Low | hurricane |
| Sagadahoc County | Low | coastal flooding |
| Somerset County | Low | hurricane |
Highest-risk counties in Maine
| County | Physical risk | Driven by |
|---|---|---|
| York County | Elevated | coastal flooding |
| Androscoggin County | Moderate | hurricane |
| Aroostook County | Moderate | hurricane |
| Cumberland County | Moderate | hurricane |
| Kennebec County | Moderate | hurricane |
Dominant perils in Maine
Across Maine, the perils most often rated Relatively High or higher by FEMA are coastal flooding. County rankings reflect physical exposure, not dollar value, so a county can rank low here even if it is densely developed. For a specific property, the flood zone and exact peril ratings matter more than the county summary.
Look up any Maine address on the Safe Havens map, or read how Plattow scores risk and FEMA flood zones. See all states on the states index.