Hurlock, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,205
Population
826/sq mi density
$55,705
Median Income
$27,482 per capita
$177,900
Home Value
$275,936 Zillow
$727
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
191
Violent Crime/100K
1,388 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$55,705 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$177,900 home value, $727/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Hurlock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 826/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6257°N, 75.8672°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Caroline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | - | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in |
Hurlock has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.1").