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Alfred, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · York County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
696
Population
177/sq mi density
$32,476
Median Income
$35,142 per capita
$359,800
Home Value
$443,927 Zillow
$764
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
369
Violent Crime/100K
3,526 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$32,476 median income, 8.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$359,800 home value, $764/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
369 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Alfred experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4786°N, 70.7271°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sanford Seacoast Regional (SFM) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0395 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | MAINE | Avalanche | 3.6 m | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in |
Alfred has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and September the driest (3.4").