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Edgemere, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore city County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
8,778 Population 808/sq mi density
$109,734 Median Income $62,613 per capita
$352,100 Home Value $368,470 Zillow
$1,336 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,339 Violent Crime/100K 4,718 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,734 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$352,100 home value, $1,336/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,339 violent crimes/100K (252% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Edgemere 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. 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 41.

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)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density808/sq mi
Coordinates39.2207°N, 76.4564°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBaltimore city County
Nearest AirportBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0487 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.9 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.1 / 100
Community Resilience78.8 / 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 Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

28 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 M4.6 129 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 129 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 82 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 88 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 106 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 119 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 104 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 106 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 128 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 88 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 131 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 96 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 107 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 15 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 98 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 38 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 110 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 24 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 120 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 178 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 271 km
1991 Bob Category 3 293 km
1986 Charley Category 1 230 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 481 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 97 km 3
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 90 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 56 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 81 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 43 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 83 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 30 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 90 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 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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 98 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 99 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 98 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 99 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 99 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 100 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 99 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 97 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 92 km
1991 KENTIS WEST 1,273 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,260 99 km
1999 FB A 3 1,156 98 km
2006 L 2 FB H 2 G 2 1,039 99 km
1988 BOMBAY ISLAND 1,020 89 km
2011 COMPARTMENT E42 AND 43 991 97 km
2000 FB I 1 814 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 807 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 782 97 km
2007 L 1 J 2 FB B 1 FB F 1 736 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) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in

Edgemere has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.9").

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