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Bingham, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Somerset County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
613
Population
271/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$27,962 per capita
$108,900
Home Value
$204,376 Zillow
$367
Median Rent
23.7% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
21
Violent Crime/100K
2,193 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, $367/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
21 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bingham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 431 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0581°N, 69.8731°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Somerset County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| 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 | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in |
Bingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 14°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").