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Dixfield, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Oxford County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,770
Population
989/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$27,732 per capita
$147,900
Home Value
$178,202 Zillow
$716
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
122
Violent Crime/100K
1,014 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,900 home value, $716/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dixfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 93.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 559 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5380°N, 70.4460°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Oxford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Berlin Regional (BML) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0362 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 |
| Avalanche | Relatively 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 | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.9 in |
Dixfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").