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Brookmont, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Falls Church city County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,825 Population 2,920/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $144,579 per capita
$1,280,700 Home Value $1,306,854 Zillow
$3,000 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$1,280,700 home value, $3,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
88.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Brookmont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation96 ft (29 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density2,920/sq mi
Coordinates38.9538°N, 77.1290°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFalls Church city County
Nearest AirportRonald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience98.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 14, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 136 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 134 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 136 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 42 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 132 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 144 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 135 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 127 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 73 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 135 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 127 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 138 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 124 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 110 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 132 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 134 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 145 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 128 km
Feb 19, 2012 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 138 km
Aug 29, 2011 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 208 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 256 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 256 km
1986 Charley Category 1 241 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

486 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 373 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 45 km 3
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 85 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 13 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 62 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 84 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 20 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 48 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 68 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 45 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 68 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH RUN FIRE (1,908 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SMITH RUN FIRE 1,908 92 km
1999 NCO 816 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Brookmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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