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Gorman, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Grant County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
262 Population 210/sq mi density
$72,886 Median Income $16,215 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
52 Violent Crime/100K 1,201 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$72,886 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gorman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. The area receives 117.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,603 ft (793 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates39.2927°N, 79.3528°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 117.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.7 / 100
Community Resilience27.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 147 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 131 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 144 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 142 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 140 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 148 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 146 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 143 km
Apr 29, 2010 5 km NNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.5 141 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 133 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 107 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

121 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 94 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 85 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 56 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 54 km 0
May 19, 1967 EF3 10 km 1
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 75 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 63 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 27 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 67 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 5, 1969 EF2 57 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 63 km 0
Nov 16, 1965 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WATERFALL MOUNTAIN (9,251 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WATERFALL MOUNTAIN 9,251 96 km
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 71 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 93 km
2011 VALLEY 2,514 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,460 95 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 68 km
2010 HONE QUARRY 1,827 92 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 34 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 58 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 75 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 48 km
2006 CARDINAL 1,345 97 km
2019 DRY HOLLOW 1,327 52 km
2024 GAULEY RIDGE RX 1,263 82 km
2012 POINT 2 1,126 99 km
2000 BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD. 1,055 56 km
2011 COFFMAN/CHESTNUT RIDGE 1,048 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
July 67°F (20°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in

Gorman has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.2").

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