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Rangeley, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Franklin County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
532
Population
205/sq mi density
$29,231
Median Income
$31,935 per capita
$158,300
Home Value
$484,417 Zillow
$624
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,231 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $624/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rangeley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 123.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9659°N, 70.6521°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Berlin Regional (BML) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| 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 Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.9 in |
Rangeley has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 12°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").