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Bradley, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
872 Population 430/sq mi density
$61,625 Median Income $30,022 per capita
$162,900 Home Value $260,964 Zillow
$1,052 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
37 Violent Crime/100K 1,199 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,625 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,900 home value, $1,052/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bradley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation74 ft (23 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density430/sq mi
Coordinates44.9118°N, 68.6215°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportBangor International (BGR)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0412 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.06 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.17 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.2 / 100
Community Resilience97.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 86 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 137 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 54 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 149 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 54 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 140 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 54 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 28 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 54 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 126 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 32 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 86 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 136 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 127 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 29 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 59 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 81 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 82 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 148 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Kyle (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Kyle Category 1 229 km
1991 Bob Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

28 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 83 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 67 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 92 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 55 km 0
Aug 20, 1962 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 15, 1961 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 16 km 0
Aug 12, 2019 EF1 77 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 15, 2014 EF1 62 km 0
Jun 28, 1991 EF1 37 km 0
Aug 14, 1977 EF1 68 km 0
Jul 25, 1975 EF1 94 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 1, 1968 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 10, 1965 EF1 51 km 0
Jul 1, 1963 EF1 85 km 0
Aug 17, 1959 EF1 44 km 0
Aug 17, 1959 EF1 20 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (901 ac, 1984).

Year Name Acres Distance
1984 UNNAMED 901 88 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 77 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.9 in

Bradley has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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