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Hampden, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
4,937
Population
450/sq mi density
$101,417
Median Income
$50,341 per capita
$270,100
Home Value
$338,591 Zillow
$985
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
14
Violent Crime/100K
707 property/100K
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,417 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$270,100 home value, $985/mo rent
F
Safety
1.2 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hampden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 74.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 113 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7476°N, 68.8399°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 4 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 | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-8°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.1 in |
Hampden has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").