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Mars Hill, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
934
Population
439/sq mi density
$46,667
Median Income
$24,856 per capita
$126,200
Home Value
$170,263 Zillow
$475
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
182
Violent Crime/100K
2,238 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,200 home value, $475/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mars Hill has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5192°N, 67.8697°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aroostook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Presque Isle International (PQI) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in |
Mars Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 9°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").