Kitzmiller, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
192 Population 873/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $28,518 per capita
$83,800 Home Value $85,865 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 24.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kitzmiller experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,659 ft (506 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density873/sq mi
Coordinates39.3892°N, 79.1833°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGarrett County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 33.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.62"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.13 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.4 / 100
Community Resilience57.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 117 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 146 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 137 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 125 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 124 km
Jul 27, 1997 5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

144 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 103 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 74 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 41 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 64 km 0
May 19, 1967 EF3 13 km 1
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 12 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 51 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 70 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 5, 1969 EF2 40 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WATERFALL MOUNTAIN (9,251 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WATERFALL MOUNTAIN 9,251 95 km
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 64 km
2011 VALLEY 2,514 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,460 94 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 72 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 43 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 59 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 70 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 59 km
2006 CARDINAL 1,345 96 km
2019 DRY HOLLOW 1,327 63 km
2024 GAULEY RIDGE RX 1,263 88 km
2012 POINT 2 1,126 92 km
2000 BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD. 1,055 60 km
2011 COFFMAN/CHESTNUT RIDGE 1,048 92 km
2018 GATE MOUNTAIN 972 86 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 67 km
2024 WEST BRIAR FIRE 935 98 km
2024 SERENITY RIDGE FIRE 877 94 km
2024 SPRING RUN 847 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in

Kitzmiller has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (2.4").

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