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Hagerstown, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
43,490
Population
3,366/sq mi density
$49,957
Median Income
$29,166 per capita
$207,700
Home Value
$296,552 Zillow
$1,041
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
529
Violent Crime/100K
2,385 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$49,957 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$207,700 home value, $1,041/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
529 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hagerstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,366/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6402°N, 77.7227°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Hagerstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").