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Clinton, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
38,756 Population 1,549/sq mi density
$120,967 Median Income $51,241 per capita
$400,300 Home Value $436,230 Zillow
$1,665 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
386 Violent Crime/100K 2,802 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$120,967 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$400,300 home value, $1,665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Clinton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.8 km²)
Population Density1,549/sq mi
Coordinates38.7509°N, 76.9027°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPrince George's County County
Nearest AirportRonald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0451 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.08 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.17 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.4 / 100
Community Resilience29.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

43 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 M5.8 130 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 129 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 131 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 142 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 72 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 126 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 138 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 147 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 130 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 149 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 102 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 113 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 130 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 133 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 146 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 131 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 127 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 128 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 131 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 181 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 239 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 228 km
1991 Bob Category 3 300 km
1986 Charley Category 1 212 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 380 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 33 km 3
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 96 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 21 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 16 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 44 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 37 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 56 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 29 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 93 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 54 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 69 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 46 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 47 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 BESTPITCH 7,743 88 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 83 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 84 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 85 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 92 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 91 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 87 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 85 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 85 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 92 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 92 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 88 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 88 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 88 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 81 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 86 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 76 km
2009 BECKERS ISLAND 1,398 86 km
2022 ELLIOTTS ISLAND 1,324 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,260 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Clinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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