Unity, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
320
Population
175/sq mi density
$25,795
Median Income
$24,322 per capita
$156,500
Home Value
$287,603 Zillow
$553
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,795 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$156,500 home value, $553/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Unity has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 85.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6187°N, 69.3446°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Waldo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | MAINE | Avalanche | 3.6 m | - | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in |
Unity has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.0").