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Carmel

City in Maine, United States

Overview

Carmel, Maine is a peaceful rural town in Penobscot County, known for its friendly community and picturesque countryside. With a population just under 3,000, Carmel offers an authentic small-town New England experience, where nature and community intersect.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maine
Population
2,867
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
44.80°, -69.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,165
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$2,850
Cashless
50
English
100
Temperature
6.4°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
-6.8°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
-35.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1211 mm
Internet Speed
389 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
BGR
Distance
18 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.

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