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Lincoln, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,576
Population
347/sq mi density
$33,750
Median Income
$28,207 per capita
$120,200
Home Value
$210,303 Zillow
$640
Median Rent
38.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
20
Violent Crime/100K
2,313 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$120,200 home value, $640/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincoln has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3627°N, 68.5017°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Penobscot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0375 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.8 in |
Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").