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Kent Narrows, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Talbot County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
444 Population 472/sq mi density
$176,429 Median Income $108,420 per capita
$614,800 Home Value $522,944 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 2,603 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$176,429 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$614,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kent Narrows enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density472/sq mi
Coordinates38.9765°N, 76.2434°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTalbot County County
Nearest AirportBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.9 / 100
Community Resilience97.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 9, 2023.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 106 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 87 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 138 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 142 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 130 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 138 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 120 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 99 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 140 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 63 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 47 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 126 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 124 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 74 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 122 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 144 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 136 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 54 km
Feb 9, 2023 29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia M2.6 147 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 284 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 275 km
2011 Irene Category 1 146 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 284 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 242 km
1991 Bob Category 3 263 km
1986 Charley Category 1 198 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

415 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 450 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 94 km 3
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 58 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 62 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 64 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 34 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 73 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 9 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 81 km 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BESTPITCH (7,743 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 BESTPITCH 7,743 69 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 67 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 67 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 66 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 71 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 71 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 70 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 68 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 68 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 72 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 72 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 68 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 67 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 66 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 71 km
1988 SLAU BCH 2 1,578 83 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 61 km
2009 BECKERS ISLAND 1,398 70 km
2022 ELLIOTTS ISLAND 1,324 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in

Kent Narrows has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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