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Milo, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,445 Population 186/sq mi density
$52,660 Median Income $28,938 per capita
$88,000 Home Value $111,513 Zillow
$608 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
44 Violent Crime/100K 1,057 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,660 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $608/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Milo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation297 ft (91 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²)
Population Density186/sq mi
Coordinates45.2483°N, 68.9506°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPenobscot County County
Nearest AirportBangor International (BGR)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0375 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience93.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

45 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 97 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 57 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 59 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 140 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 142 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 23 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 59 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 59 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 131 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 71 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 105 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 48 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 120 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 66 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 121 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 150 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 134 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 121 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 120 km
Mar 25, 2011 6 km NNE of Burlington, Maine M2.7 44 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 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

34 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 73 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 85 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 39 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 30, 1971 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 20, 1962 EF2 56 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 35 km 0
Sep 16, 1957 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 12, 2019 EF1 80 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 53 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 15, 2014 EF1 52 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 93 km 0
Aug 31, 1993 EF1 100 km 0
Jun 28, 1991 EF1 33 km 0
Jul 23, 1978 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 25, 1975 EF1 54 km 0
Aug 11, 1971 EF1 77 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF1 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.9 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
November 35°F (1°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.8 in

Milo has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.7").

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