Dargan, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Dargan is a small town in Maryland with a population of 135.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
135 Population 450/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $38,175 per capita
$147,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $147,700
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.3%
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Dargan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population135
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans83.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$38,175
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,037M
Commute23 min

Housing

Home Value$147,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.6%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation542 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband60.0%
Libraries3

Is Dargan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dargan receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Dargan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dargan is $147,700, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Dargan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Dargan has a population of 135 with a density of 450 people per square mile. The median age is 32.3 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

135
Total Population
450
People / sq mi
32.3yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Dargan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dargan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dargan is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Dargan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$38,175
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
IRS Avg AGI$83,954

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,314
County GDP$3,037M

Business (County)

Restaurants129
Healthcare80
Retail145
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,965
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.1 min
Drive Alone24.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home54.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Dargan is $147,700, 48% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,700
48% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,965
15% below US avg
Effective Rate2.01%
In Dargan, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.6% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dargan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity23.5%
Depression23.6%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death9,062/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access35.1%
Healthcare Facilities80

Crime Rates: Dargan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Dargan has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation542 ft (165 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density450/sq mi
Coordinates39.3767°N, 77.7340°W
County FIPS54037
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15.8-point margin. 60.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.8%
D 41%

Winner: Republican by 15.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.3%
7% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.85
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density450/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access60.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities80
Restaurants129
Retail Stores145

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.1 min
Drive Alone24.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home54.0%

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