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Kingfield, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Franklin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
583 Population 160/sq mi density
$36,648 Median Income $37,815 per capita
$173,300 Home Value $280,904 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 2,028 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$36,648 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$173,300 home value, $633/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kingfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 93.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation570 ft (174 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density160/sq mi
Coordinates44.9545°N, 70.1645°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportBerlin Regional (BML)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 93.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.3 / 100
Community Resilience80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
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 Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

30 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 73 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 127 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 48 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 72 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 129 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 121 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 91 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 142 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 116 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 87 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 63 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 102 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 77 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 84 km
Feb 17, 1995 7 km WSW of Greene, Maine M2.7 87 km
Jan 17, 2018 3 km E of Richmond, Maine M2.7 101 km
Mar 25, 2011 6 km NNE of Burlington, Maine M2.7 144 km
Jun 21, 2013 5 km W of Vassalboro, Maine M2.6 64 km
Aug 29, 2010 7 km SW of Standish, Maine M2.6 145 km
Nov 18, 1994 2 km SE of Porter, Maine M2.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

53 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF2 77 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 39 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 20, 1962 EF2 45 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 15, 2014 EF1 60 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 12 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 86 km 0
Aug 21, 2009 EF1 87 km 0
May 31, 2002 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 17, 2001 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 18, 2000 EF1 63 km 0
Oct 1, 1998 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 21, 1997 EF1 49 km 0
Jun 28, 1991 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 18, 1989 EF1 27 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 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.7 in

Kingfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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