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Oakfield, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
464 Population 137/sq mi density
$46,719 Median Income $28,630 per capita
$67,100 Home Value $147,073 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
167 Violent Crime/100K 2,210 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,719 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,100 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation544 ft (166 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates46.1020°N, 68.1516°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAroostook County County
Nearest AirportHoulton International (HUL)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0325 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.0 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.05 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.19 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.6 / 100
Community Resilience51.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 17, 2025.

Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 95 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 76 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 121 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 89 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 89 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 131 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 119 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 108 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 83 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
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 149 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 95 km
Mar 25, 2011 6 km NNE of Burlington, Maine M2.7 95 km
Feb 8, 2016 8 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M2.7 83 km
Sep 25, 2019 31 km WNW of Oxbow, Maine M2.7 74 km
Jul 29, 2010 5 km WNW of Northfield, Maine M2.7 146 km
Jan 15, 2016 4 km SW of Beddington, Maine M2.6 143 km
Feb 15, 2017 18 km WNW of Grand Lake Stream, Maine M2.6 97 km
Nov 8, 2013 60 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M2.6 117 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 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 78 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 30, 1971 EF2 43 km 0
Sep 16, 1957 EF2 36 km 0
Aug 12, 2019 EF1 78 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 62 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 27 km 0
Jul 19, 2013 EF1 74 km 0
May 31, 2009 EF1 58 km 0
May 31, 2009 EF1 50 km 0
Jul 4, 2002 EF1 18 km 0
Jul 24, 2001 EF1 41 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF1 86 km 0
Aug 31, 1993 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 25, 1975 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 1, 1971 EF1 85 km 0
Sep 21, 1965 EF1 94 km 0
May 19, 1963 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 18, 1961 EF1 76 km 0
Aug 29, 1960 EF1 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.9 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
October 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
November 32°F (0°C) 3.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.5 in

Oakfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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