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Van Buren, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,614
Population
374/sq mi density
$35,200
Median Income
$29,483 per capita
$90,200
Home Value
$101,697 Zillow
$596
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
101
Violent Crime/100K
406 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$35,200 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,200 home value, $596/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Van Buren has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 96.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1670°N, 67.9489°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aroostook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Loring International (LIZ) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.7 in |
Van Buren has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 7°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").