Frostburg, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
7,025
Population
2,103/sq mi density
$51,052
Median Income
$26,978 per capita
$172,600
Home Value
$182,225 Zillow
$865
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
29
Violent Crime/100K
115 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$51,052 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$172,600 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Frostburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 72.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,987 ft (606 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6505°N, 78.9268°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in |
Frostburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (2.9").