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Crellin, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Preston County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
196 Population 280/sq mi density
$313,900 Home Value $274,125 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
52 Violent Crime/100K 1,201 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Crellin 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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 104.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,382 ft (726 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates39.3886°N, 79.4685°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPreston County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 104.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.7 / 100
Community Resilience37.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 144 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 141 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 139 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 134 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 144 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 149 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 141 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 140 km
Apr 29, 2010 5 km NNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.5 137 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 118 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 104 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

127 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 96 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 77 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 52 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 40 km 0
May 19, 1967 EF3 12 km 1
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 63 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 100 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 12 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 53 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 5, 1969 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 25, 1968 EF2 89 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 85 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 83 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 47 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 73 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 89 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 60 km
2019 DRY HOLLOW 1,327 64 km
2024 GAULEY RIDGE RX 1,263 96 km
2000 BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD. 1,055 70 km
2011 COFFMAN/CHESTNUT RIDGE 1,048 98 km
2018 GATE MOUNTAIN 972 93 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 85 km
2024 SPRING RUN 847 63 km
2024 GRACE MOUNTAIN 760 75 km
2012 WOLF GAP 710 86 km
1994 ELKHORN TOWER 696 64 km
2019 UNNAMED 547 87 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 54 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.7 in

Crellin has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.2").

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