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Bridgton, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Androscoggin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,666 Population 225/sq mi density
$58,992 Median Income $37,171 per capita
$239,200 Home Value $392,580 Zillow
$747 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 817 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,992 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$239,200 home value, $747/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 83.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation506 ft (154 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates44.0765°N, 70.7155°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAndroscoggin County County
Nearest AirportEastern Slopes Regional (FRY)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 83.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0374 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.3 / 100
Community Resilience85.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 26, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 54 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 52 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 98 km
Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 105 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 113 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 59 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 51 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 109 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 111 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 109 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 139 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 121 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 139 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 20 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 125 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 144 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 122 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 50 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 146 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 165 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

92 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 18 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 69 km 0
Oct 10, 1966 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 18, 1963 EF2 66 km 0
May 14, 1963 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 2 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 9 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 9 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF1 46 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 37 km 0
Jul 21, 2010 EF1 49 km 0
Jul 21, 2010 EF1 64 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 25 km 0
Aug 21, 2009 EF1 20 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.3 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 24°F (-4°C) 4.1 in

Bridgton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (3.2").

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