Hampden
City in Maine, United States
Overview
Hampden, Maine is a peaceful riverside town known for its tight-knit community, picturesque scenery, and historic New England character. It offers relaxing outdoor activities, charming shops, and convenient access to neighboring Bangor.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maine
Population
7,709
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
44.74°, -68.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,225
Local Cost
$1,450
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
7.1°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.8°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-28.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1182 mm
Internet Speed
173 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
28.0
Airport
BGR
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.