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Hartland, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
572 Population 258/sq mi density
$61,917 Median Income $31,441 per capita
$115,400 Home Value $174,358 Zillow
$884 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 846 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$61,917 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $884/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hartland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 71.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density258/sq mi
Coordinates44.8856°N, 69.4692°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWaldo County County
Nearest AirportBangor International (BGR)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 71.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.0 / 100
Community Resilience82.5 / 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 Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively 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: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 45 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 108 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 110 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 84 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 85 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 110 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 110 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 74 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 72 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 59 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 116 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 115 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 10 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 61 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 146 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 146 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 147 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 93 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 79 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Kyle Category 1 287 km
1991 Bob Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

44 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 17 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF2 78 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 28 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 20, 1962 EF2 19 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 21 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 15, 2014 EF1 6 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 44 km 0
Jun 21, 1997 EF1 45 km 0
Jun 28, 1991 EF1 32 km 0
Jun 18, 1989 EF1 49 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 23, 1978 EF1 53 km 0
Aug 14, 1977 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 12, 1973 EF1 64 km 0
Aug 11, 1971 EF1 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 22°F (-5°C) 3.8 in

Hartland has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.7").

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