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Denton, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,879
Population
926/sq mi density
$63,769
Median Income
$27,246 per capita
$234,700
Home Value
$354,563 Zillow
$995
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
244
Violent Crime/100K
3,464 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,769 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$234,700 home value, $995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Denton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 42 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8794°N, 75.8245°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Caroline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Denton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").