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Caribou

City in Maine, United States

Overview

Caribou, Maine is a small but lively city set in Aroostook County, known for its friendly community and proximity to scenic natural attractions such as forests, rivers, and farmlands. Its rural charm, historic downtown, and outdoor recreational opportunities make it a welcoming destination for travelers seeking a taste of northern Maine life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maine
Population
7,396
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
46.86°, -68.01°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,050
Local Cost
$1,200
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
99
Temperature
3.5°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
-11.1°C
Record High
31.3°C
Record Low
-38.7°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1116 mm
Internet Speed
37 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
CAR
Distance
2 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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