Barton, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
761 Population 3,624/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $28,571 per capita
$86,100 Home Value $122,740 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 18.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,100 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Barton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,269 ft (387 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density3,624/sq mi
Coordinates39.5323°N, 79.0168°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGarrett County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 33.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.62"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.13 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.4 / 100
Community Resilience57.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 141 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 105 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 140 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 145 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

173 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 128 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 60 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 25 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 100 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 32 km 1
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 61 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 17 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 92 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 4, 1975 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 5, 1969 EF2 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 66 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 85 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 62 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 70 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 75 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 78 km
2019 DRY HOLLOW 1,327 82 km
2012 POINT 2 1,126 93 km
2000 BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD. 1,055 74 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 46 km
2024 SERENITY RIDGE FIRE 877 100 km
2024 SPRING RUN 847 69 km
2019 KENNEDY PEAK 769 98 km
2024 GRACE MOUNTAIN 760 83 km
2012 WOLF GAP 710 74 km
1994 ELKHORN TOWER 696 69 km
1984 UNNAMED 696 88 km
2022 UNNAMED 618 93 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 41 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in

Barton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (2.4").

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