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Fort Kent, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,453
Population
458/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$55,801 per capita
$137,000
Home Value
$183,691 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,000 home value, $820/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Kent has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 99.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 37.8°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 519 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 458/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2517°N, 68.5872°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aroostook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Aroostook Regional (WFK) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0325 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.05 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.19 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.6 in |
Fort Kent has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").