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East Millinocket, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,545 Population 1,367/sq mi density
$44,306 Median Income $28,678 per capita
$73,900 Home Value $164,956 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$44,306 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,900 home value, $625/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
East Millinocket has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation373 ft (114 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,367/sq mi
Coordinates45.6271°N, 68.5738°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPenobscot County County
Nearest AirportHoulton International (HUL)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0375 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience93.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 17, 2025.

Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 139 km
Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 148 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 45 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 47 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 137 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 95 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 48 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 47 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 47 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 107 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 144 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 128 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 99 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 107 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 128 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 128 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 127 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 146 km
Jul 29, 2010 5 km WNW of Northfield, Maine M2.7 114 km
Sep 25, 2019 31 km WNW of Oxbow, Maine M2.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Kyle Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 26 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 30, 1971 EF2 27 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 16, 1957 EF2 29 km 0
Aug 12, 2019 EF1 54 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 36 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 11 km 0
Jul 19, 2013 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 4, 2002 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 24, 2001 EF1 59 km 0
Aug 31, 1993 EF1 76 km 0
Jun 28, 1991 EF1 83 km 0
Jul 25, 1975 EF1 30 km 0
Aug 17, 1959 EF1 96 km 0
Aug 17, 1959 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 6, 1953 EF1 86 km 0
May 26, 2014 EF0 73 km 0
Sep 11, 2013 EF0 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.6 in

East Millinocket has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.6").

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