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Freeport, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,544
Population
898/sq mi density
$48,352
Median Income
$49,713 per capita
$344,100
Home Value
$656,191 Zillow
$1,426
Median Rent
42.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
12
Violent Crime/100K
1,082 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$48,352 median income, 11.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$344,100 home value, $1,426/mo rent
D
Safety
1.5 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Freeport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 84.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 156 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 898/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8571°N, 70.1026°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International Jetport (PWM) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0376 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | — | 33 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in |
Freeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.2").