Dexter, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Somerset County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,840
Population
390/sq mi density
$51,667
Median Income
$34,403 per capita
$153,200
Home Value
$209,796 Zillow
$883
Median Rent
34.4% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
79
Violent Crime/100K
865 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,200 home value, $883/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dexter has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 71.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0162°N, 69.2947°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Somerset County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 27 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 | - | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.3 in |
Dexter has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").