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Milford, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,312 Population 692/sq mi density
$63,864 Median Income $32,557 per capita
$177,400 Home Value $212,369 Zillow
$964 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
37 Violent Crime/100K 1,199 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,864 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,400 home value, $964/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Milford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation120 ft (37 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density692/sq mi
Coordinates44.9574°N, 68.6309°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportBangor International (BGR)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0412 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.06 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.17 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.2 / 100
Community Resilience97.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

47 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 88 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 138 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 50 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 149 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 51 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 142 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 51 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 33 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 51 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 123 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 27 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 90 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 136 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 131 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 33 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 58 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 84 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 85 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 149 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Kyle (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Kyle Category 1 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 83 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 63 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 93 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 50 km 0
Aug 20, 1962 EF2 77 km 0
Sep 15, 1961 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 11 km 0
Sep 16, 1957 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 12, 2019 EF1 74 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 15, 2014 EF1 61 km 0
Jun 28, 1991 EF1 35 km 0
Aug 14, 1977 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 25, 1975 EF1 89 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 1, 1968 EF1 76 km 0
Jun 10, 1965 EF1 53 km 0
Jul 1, 1963 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 1, 1963 EF1 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (901 ac, 1984).

Year Name Acres Distance
1984 UNNAMED 901 91 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 79 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.9 in

Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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