Bensville, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Charles County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
14,792
Population
875/sq mi density
$161,568
Median Income
$62,444 per capita
$475,800
Home Value
$460,600 Zillow
$2,680
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$161,568 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$475,800 home value, $2,680/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bensville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 16.9 sq mi (43.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 875/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6130°N, 77.0047°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Charles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0463 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Bensville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").