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Annapolis Neck, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Anne Arundel County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
12,484 Population 1,801/sq mi density
$171,833 Median Income $97,996 per capita
$723,100 Home Value $609,479 Zillow
$2,805 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
500 Violent Crime/100K 2,446 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$171,833 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$723,100 home value, $2,805/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Annapolis Neck enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation40 ft (12 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.5 km²)
Population Density1,801/sq mi
Coordinates38.9366°N, 76.4981°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAnne Arundel County County
Nearest AirportBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0446 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience89.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 87 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 107 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 134 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 122 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 150 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 136 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 133 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 116 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 118 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 135 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 48 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 130 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 41 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 138 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 45 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 64 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 142 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 138 km
Jul 27, 1997 5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia M2.5 141 km
Sep 29, 1997 Virginia M2.5 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sandy (2012, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Sandy Category 1 295 km
2011 Irene Category 1 160 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 270 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 240 km
1991 Bob Category 3 279 km
1986 Charley Category 1 205 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

449 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 446 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 73 km 3
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 60 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 42 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 53 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 31 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 13 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 89 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 13 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 87 km 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BESTPITCH (7,743 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 BESTPITCH 7,743 75 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 71 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 72 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 72 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 78 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 77 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 75 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 73 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 72 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 79 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 79 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 74 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 73 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 73 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 70 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 75 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 64 km
2009 BECKERS ISLAND 1,398 75 km
2022 ELLIOTTS ISLAND 1,324 79 km
1991 KENTIS WEST 1,273 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Annapolis Neck has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.9").

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