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Ellsworth, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
8,550
Population
108/sq mi density
$70,990
Median Income
$34,073 per capita
$214,500
Home Value
$340,065 Zillow
$955
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
74
Violent Crime/100K
2,151 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,990 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,500 home value, $955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ellsworth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 317 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 93.9 sq mi (243.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5829°N, 68.4801°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.5 / 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)
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 | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.8 in |
Ellsworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.1").