Millinocket, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,111
Population
725/sq mi density
$42,936
Median Income
$29,094 per capita
$86,500
Home Value
$157,934 Zillow
$555
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$42,936 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $555/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Millinocket has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 86.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
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 | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in |
Millinocket has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.1").