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Standish, ME
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine.
Population
360
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
134
ZIP codes
0
Standish and its ZIP codes
Standish at a glance
- Standish is about 3 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
Local data for Standish, ME
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Standish.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,201
194,746 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$90,142
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $11,782 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Standish, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,269
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,320
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Standish, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Standish
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Steep FallsCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 10 |
| Little FallsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.2 |
| GorhamCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 7.7 |
| North WindhamCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.2 |
| WestbrookCity | 11 mi | 17.2 |
| CornishCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| PortlandCity | 14 mi | 21.5 |
| DunstanCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| SacoCity | 15 mi | 38.6 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| South PortlandCity | 15 mi | 12 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| NaplesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| Cumberland CenterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Standish, ME in?
- Standish is in Cumberland County, Maine.
- What is the population of Standish, ME?
- About 360 people live in Standish, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Standish?
- Nearby places include Steep Falls (5 mi), Little Falls (6.6 mi), South Windham (6.8 mi), Gorham (7.6 mi), North Windham (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023