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Jefferson, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,891
Population
1,036/sq mi density
$145,664
Median Income
$61,788 per capita
$479,400
Home Value
$562,676 Zillow
$1,347
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
491
Violent Crime/100K
1,309 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$145,664 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$479,400 home value, $1,347/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
491 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,036/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3653°N, 77.5407°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Frederick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (MRB) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0487 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Jefferson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.6").