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Millinocket, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,111
Population
725/sq mi density
$42,936
Median Income
$29,094 per capita
$86,500
Home Value
$145,468 Zillow
$555
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
24
Violent Crime/100K
1,910 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,936 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $555/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Millinocket has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 86.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6592°N, 68.6981°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Penobscot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Houlton International (HUL) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0375 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in |
Millinocket has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 14°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").