Steep Falls, Maine facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Steep Falls, Maine
Census-designated place
Eddie's Market
Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
Country	United States
State	Maine
County	Cumberland
Town	Standish
Area
• Total	10.20 sq mi (26.41 km2)
• Land	10.03 sq mi (25.99 km2)
• Water	0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2)
Elevation	303 ft (92 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,223
• Density	121.89/sq mi (47.06/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	207
FIPS code	23-73985

Steep Falls is a small community in the town of Standish, located in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for gathering population data.

In 2020, about 1,223 people lived in Steep Falls. It is part of the larger Portland metropolitan area. Students in Steep Falls attend schools within Maine School Administrative District #6, which includes Bonny Eagle Middle and High Schools.

Where is Steep Falls Located?

Steep Falls is in the western part of the town of Standish. It sits along the Saco River.

Two main roads, Maine State Route 11 and Maine State Route 113, pass through the community. Route 11 connects Steep Falls to towns like Limington and Naples. Route 113 also goes through Steep Falls, heading towards Standish village and Hiram.

The community covers about 10.2 square miles (26.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water, like the Saco River.

What is the Climate Like?

Steep Falls has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and can sometimes be humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.

How Many People Live Here?

The population of Steep Falls changes over time. Here's how it has grown:

See also

• In Spanish: Steep Falls para niños