Indian Head, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Charles County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
3,982
Population
3,237/sq mi density
$84,898
Median Income
$47,445 per capita
$258,900
Home Value
$345,852 Zillow
$1,326
Median Rent
36.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$84,898 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$258,900 home value, $1,326/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Indian Head enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5986°N, 77.1557°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Charles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0463 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Indian Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.4").