Notable hazards: hurricanes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
75.1 — Relatively Low
metro-area
#13 of 200
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$700
state
#61 of 200
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$100
state
#1 of 200
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
39
metro-area
#31 of 200
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
300
metro-area
#2 of 200
Homes with air conditioning (state)
70%
state
#190 of 200
Heating degree-days (heat load)
7,500
metro-area
#195 of 200
Days per year ≥ 90°F
4
metro-area
#16 of 200
Days per year ≥ 100°F
0
metro-area
#5 of 200
Avg summer high (state)
80°F
metro-area
#8 of 200
Avg winter low
10°F
metro-area
#190 of 200
Annual precipitation
43.6"
metro-area
#101 of 200
Annual snowfall
49.2"
metro-area
#175 of 200
Sunshine (% of possible)
48%
metro-area
#186 of 200
Plant hardiness zone
5a
Frost window
05-15 → 10-01
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
110
state
#1 of 200
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
1,200
state
#7 of 200
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
120
metro-area
#5 of 200
Parks
60
Hiking areas
15
Golf courses
15
Shooting ranges
4
Lakes
4
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
3
state
#87 of 200
Permit detail
Moderate
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Portland
Major public and private employers in the Portland, ME area.
