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Mapleton, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
582 Population 194/sq mi density
$67,900 Median Income $29,066 per capita
$152,500 Home Value $231,970 Zillow
$353 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,900 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,500 home value, $353/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mapleton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 97.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates46.6808°N, 68.1512°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAroostook County County
Nearest AirportPresque Isle International (PQI)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 97.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.6 / 100
Community Resilience51.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 17, 2025.

Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 123 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 123 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 46 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 123 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 126 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 130 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 55 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 141 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 67 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 123 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 79 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 125 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 146 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 135 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 123 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 123 km
Jan 2, 2013 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.0 131 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 146 km
Jul 18, 2010 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 122 km
Jul 10, 2014 73 km ENE of Hamlin, Maine M2.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

35 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 30, 1971 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 15, 1958 EF2 49 km 0
Sep 16, 1957 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 11, 1954 EF2 39 km 1
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 19, 2013 EF1 90 km 0
May 31, 2009 EF1 19 km 0
May 31, 2009 EF1 19 km 0
May 24, 2009 EF1 56 km 0
Jul 4, 2002 EF1 51 km 0
Jul 24, 2001 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF1 23 km 0
Oct 12, 1971 EF1 78 km 0
Jul 1, 1971 EF1 21 km 0
Sep 21, 1965 EF1 37 km 0
May 19, 1963 EF1 27 km 0
Jul 18, 1961 EF1 20 km 0
Jun 29, 1961 EF1 56 km 0
Aug 29, 1960 EF1 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 2.7 in
February 12°F (-11°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.0 in

Mapleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 12°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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