Crumpton, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Cecil County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
299 Population 318/sq mi density
$96,875 Median Income $46,134 per capita
$168,300 Home Value $339,176 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$96,875 median income, 17.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Crumpton 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. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation32 ft (10 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density318/sq mi
Coordinates39.2332°N, 75.9220°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCecil County County
Nearest AirportBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %65.6%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.9 / 100
Community Resilience60.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 122 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 122 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 128 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 47 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 131 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 105 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 132 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 121 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 115 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 124 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 59 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 132 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 59 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 105 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 84 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 88 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 110 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 117 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 68 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 278 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 258 km
2011 Irene Category 1 149 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 271 km
1991 Bob Category 3 255 km
1986 Charley Category 1 213 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

370 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 316 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 58 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 97 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 86 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 60 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 39 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 48 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 57 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 65 km 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 BESTPITCH 7,743 94 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 95 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 95 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 93 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 96 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 95 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 97 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 95 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 95 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 97 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 93 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 91 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 92 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 94 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 98 km
1988 SLAU BCH 2 1,578 66 km
2020 SPLIT DITCH 1,518 72 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 90 km
2020 BIG TIMBER 1,434 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.8 in

Crumpton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").

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