Houlton, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,958
Population
943/sq mi density
$52,227
Median Income
$32,378 per capita
$121,700
Home Value
$161,822 Zillow
$719
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
49
Violent Crime/100K
1,530 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$52,227 median income, 17.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,700 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Houlton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 95.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 414 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 943/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1214°N, 67.8322°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aroostook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Houlton International (HUL) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in |
Houlton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").