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Mexico, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Oxford County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,026 Population 1,145/sq mi density
$46,625 Median Income $24,766 per capita
$99,600 Home Value $170,195 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
230 Violent Crime/100K 4,530 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,625 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,600 home value, $829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Mexico has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 87.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,145/sq mi
Coordinates44.5569°N, 70.5337°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOxford County County
Nearest AirportBerlin Regional (BML)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 87.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0362 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.7 / 100
Community Resilience67.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 26, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 107 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 114 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 77 km
Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 81 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 8 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 40 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 94 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 129 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 101 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 142 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 36 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 115 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 54 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 148 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 39 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 64 km
Feb 17, 1995 7 km WSW of Greene, Maine M2.7 49 km
Jan 17, 2018 3 km E of Richmond, Maine M2.7 81 km
Feb 13, 1998 1 km SSE of Tamworth, New Hampshire M2.7 98 km
Mar 21, 2007 3 km NNE of Holderness, New Hampshire M2.6 121 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 1 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

74 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF2 54 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 23 km 0
Aug 20, 1962 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 61 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 57 km 0
Jul 15, 2014 EF1 97 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 21 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 39 km 0
Aug 21, 2009 EF1 36 km 0
Nov 24, 2005 EF1 100 km 0
May 31, 2002 EF1 27 km 0
Jun 17, 2001 EF1 21 km 0
Jul 18, 2000 EF1 12 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 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.7 in

Mexico has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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