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Vanceboro, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Washington County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
158 Population 219/sq mi density
$53,500 Median Income $38,477 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $123,786 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
198 Violent Crime/100K 3,894 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,500 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Vanceboro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 86.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation380 ft (116 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density219/sq mi
Coordinates45.5672°N, 67.4292°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportHoulton International (HUL)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 86.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0354 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.4 / 100
Community Resilience80.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very 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 Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 17, 2025.

Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 96 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 68 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 67 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 113 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 89 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 143 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 91 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 135 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 105 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 67 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 8 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 67 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 145 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 139 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 135 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 68 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 99 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 144 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 99 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Earl (2010, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 270 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 219 km
2003 Juan Category 2 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

12 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 86 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 30, 1971 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 16, 1957 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 7, 1954 EF2 37 km 0
Aug 12, 2019 EF1 44 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 99 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 4, 2002 EF1 86 km 0
May 26, 2014 EF0 78 km 0
Jul 17, 2013 EF0 37 km 0
May 29, 1961 EF0 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 SUNKEN STR 1,201 82 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 28°F (-3°C) 3.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 21°F (-6°C) 4.0 in

Vanceboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.7").

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