Why visit Fort Kent
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Century Theater, University of Maine at Fort Kent, Fort Kent and Fort Kent Railroad Station.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; January lows average -3°F, and about 99 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fort Kent
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About Fort Kent
Fort Kent is a census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the main village in the town of Fort Kent in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. In 2010, Fort Kent's population was 2,488 of 4,097 for the entire town.
From the Wikipedia article Fort Kent (CDP), Maine (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
University of Maine at Fort Kent
School
Public four-year college in Fort Kent, Maine, United States
Clair – Fort Kent Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bridge across the Saint John River, connecting Fort Kent, Maine and Clair, New Brunswick
Museums and landmarks7
Fort Kent
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Fort in Maine, U.S.A
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Fort Kent Railroad Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Railway station in Fort Kent, the United States of America
Jean-Baptiste Daigle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Maine, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes10
Red Devil Roast Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
204 West Main Street, Fort Kent
Tu-Fr 09:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
Rock's Family Diner
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
378 West Main Street, Fort Kent
Tu-Sa 06:00-19:00; Su 06:00-13:30
First Mile Brewing
Bar and pub · 0.4 mi
26 Market St, Fort Kent
We-Fr 15:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00
JD's Tavern
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
328 West Main Street, Fort Kent
Sami's Cuisine and Cocktails
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
178 West Main Street, Fort Kent
Swamp Buck Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
250 West Main Street, Fort Kent
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Saint Louis Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
26 East Main Street, Fort Kent
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Fort Kent Community High School & Valley Rivers Middle School
School
84 Pleasant Street, Fort Kent
Healthcare3
Map of Fort Kent
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°F | -3°F | 2.8 in | 20.3 in |
| Feb | 23°F | -3°F | 2.3 in | 21.0 in |
| Mar | 33°F | 9°F | 2.8 in | 19.0 in |
| Apr | 46°F | 25°F | 3.2 in | 6.6 in |
| May | 61°F | 37°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 54°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 75°F | 51°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 66°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 52°F | 32°F | 4.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Nov | 38°F | 22°F | 3.2 in | 8.9 in |
| Dec | 26°F | 8°F | 3.4 in | 22.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Kent (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Aroostook County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2023-09-14: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-02-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-05-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2006-02-24: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Northern Aroostook Regional Airport (WFK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Madawaska 13 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Eagle Lake 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Van Buren 31 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Washburn 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Caribou 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Limestone 43 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mapleton 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ashland 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Presque Isle 48 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fort Fairfield 49 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fort Kent, Fort Kent (Aroostock County, Maine), NPS photo, Public domain
- NPS FortKentRRStation, Todd Edgard (NPS employee), Public domain
- Fort Kent Maine Bridge during flood 2008, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public domain
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