Elkton, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Cecil County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,867
Population
1,755/sq mi density
$56,565
Median Income
$32,286 per capita
$271,700
Home Value
$372,329 Zillow
$1,368
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
1,093
Violent Crime/100K
5,307 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,565 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$271,700 home value, $1,368/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,093 violent crimes/100K (188% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkton 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6058°N, 75.8217°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cecil County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.0 in |
Elkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").