Bingham, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Somerset County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
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
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, $367/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bingham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 81.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
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
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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.2 in |
Bingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").