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Cavetown, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
909
Population
478/sq mi density
$103,866
Median Income
$45,292 per capita
$306,500
Home Value
$360,073 Zillow
$1,102
Median Rent
14.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
266
Violent Crime/100K
566 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,866 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$306,500 home value, $1,102/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cavetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6427°N, 77.5932°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Cavetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.7").