Winn is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States, on the east bank of the Penobscot River. The town was named for John M. Winn, an early landholder. The population was 399 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code04495

Area code207

Living in Winn

Work & commute in Winn

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Most working residents leave Winn for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Bangor (16%), Lincoln (14%) and Lee (10%). Half commute less than 41 miles.

Bangor

16%

Lincoln

14%

Lee

10%

Chester

4%Work in townlive and work in Winn 41 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 92Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Winn →

Health in Winn

Compared with Maine

1better than ME·21worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

Conditions 10▼ 2 close Habits 1▲ 3▼ 0 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

13.3%Fewer binge drinkersME 15.5% · better 30.5%More older adults who have lost all their teethME 14.8% · worse

Care nearby

Penobscot Valley HospitalLincoln · 12.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Northern Pine Care EstatesLee · 6.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · Winn

DentalShortage · Winn

Mental healthShortage · Winn

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 04495 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Winn →

Natural hazards in Winn

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes❄️ Winter weather

1Does Winn flood?paid flood claims since 2011 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 19 declared for Penobscot County MapWinn vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Winn →

Climate in Winn

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Winn has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 86 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29° / 10°Winter

52° / 29°Spring

77° / 54°Summer

57° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Winn get?About 86 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 6, with the last in spring around May 4.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Winn →

Schools in Winn

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Winn’s kids attend outperform 66% of Maine’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictRSU 30/MSAD 30Schools1

Lee/Winn School CElementary · Grades PK–4 · 85 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within ME. Ratings are from neighbors.