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Rangeley, ME
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Maine.
Population
407
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
157
ZIP codes
0
Rangeley and its ZIP codes
Rangeley at a glance
- Rangeley is about 3.5 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
Local data for Rangeley, ME
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Rangeley.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,187
10,512 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,725
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$248M
FY 2026, $8,421 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rangeley, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
879
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
91
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 0°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rangeley, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Rangeley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingfieldCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.6 |
| MexicoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.8 |
| RumfordCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rangeley, ME in?
- Rangeley is in Franklin County, Maine.
- What is the population of Rangeley, ME?
- About 407 people live in Rangeley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rangeley?
- Nearby places include Kingfield (24 mi), Mexico (28 mi), Rumford (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023