Hampstead, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
6,311
Population
1,890/sq mi density
$96,802
Median Income
$50,491 per capita
$305,400
Home Value
$439,927 Zillow
$1,229
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
155
Violent Crime/100K
822 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$96,802 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$305,400 home value, $1,229/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hampstead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 34.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 895 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,890/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6146°N, 76.8548°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Baltimore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.37 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.28 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very 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 | - | - | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Hampstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.9").