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East Riverdale, MD

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

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,043 Population 11,828/sq mi density
$82,401 Median Income $31,671 per capita
$346,700 Home Value $362,231 Zillow
$1,649 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
654 Violent Crime/100K 2,072 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$82,401 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$346,700 home value, $1,649/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
654 violent crimes/100K (72% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
East Riverdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation124 ft (38 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density11,828/sq mi
Coordinates38.9598°N, 76.9110°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPrince George's County County
Nearest AirportRonald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
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

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 147 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 145 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 148 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 55 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 143 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 136 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 146 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 125 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 89 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 147 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 144 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 134 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 123 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 107 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 143 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 145 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 145 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 127 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 30 km
Feb 19, 2012 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 192 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 261 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 251 km
1986 Charley Category 1 229 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 385 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 51 km 3
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 80 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 7 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 60 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 25 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 61 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 30 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 49 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 58 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 46 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 74 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: RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH (5,678 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 97 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 98 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 98 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 99 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 95 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 100 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,260 96 km
1999 FB A 3 1,156 96 km
2006 L 2 FB H 2 G 2 1,039 99 km
2011 COMPARTMENT E42 AND 43 991 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 942 98 km
1999 NCO 816 61 km
2000 FB I 1 814 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 807 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 782 97 km
2007 L 1 J 2 FB B 1 FB F 1 736 98 km
2008 J 2 719 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 713 96 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) 3.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in

East Riverdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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