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Milbridge, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Washington County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
394 Population 215/sq mi density
$216,700 Home Value $245,532 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 319 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Milbridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation120 ft (37 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates44.5292°N, 67.8949°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportBangor International (BGR)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.51"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0354 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.4 / 100
Community Resilience80.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 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 M3.8 129 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 89 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 89 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 90 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 140 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 96 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 127 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 89 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 89 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 56 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 84 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 120 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 99 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 130 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 70 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 125 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 27 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 27 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 28 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Earl (2010, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 245 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 15, 1961 EF2 24 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 7, 1954 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 12, 2019 EF1 99 km 0
Aug 14, 1977 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 1, 1968 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 10, 1965 EF1 27 km 0
Aug 17, 1959 EF1 52 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF1 26 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF1 73 km 0
May 29, 1961 EF0 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 SUNKEN STR 1,201 64 km
1984 UNNAMED 901 24 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 24 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.8 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 4.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 25°F (-4°C) 5.3 in

Milbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.0").

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