Edgemont, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
156
Population
294/sq mi density
$62,434
Median Income
$51,643 per capita
$293,400
Home Value
$360,073 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,434 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$293,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Edgemont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 33.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 841 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6766°N, 77.5469°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.5 in |
Edgemont has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.0").