Howland
City in Maine, United States
Overview
Howland is a small, friendly town in central Maine known for its riverside charm, outdoor recreation, and relaxed pace of life. With a warm community spirit and easy access to nature, it offers a quintessential New England small-town experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maine
Population
1,094
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
45.24°, -68.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,770
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
60
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
759 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
OLD
Distance
32 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 2025-12-08.
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.