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Federalsburg, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,818
Population
1,460/sq mi density
$35,432
Median Income
$19,744 per capita
$125,200
Home Value
$235,976 Zillow
$987
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
528
Violent Crime/100K
2,526 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$35,432 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$125,200 home value, $987/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
528 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Federalsburg 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 | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6923°N, 75.7725°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Caroline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 17 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 | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Federalsburg 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 (4.4") and February the driest (3.0").