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Klondike, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
85 Population 218/sq mi density
$60,389 Median Income $46,193 per capita
$223,300 Home Value $116,290 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,389 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$223,300 home value, /mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Klondike experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 72.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,886 ft (575 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates39.6102°N, 78.9631°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllegany County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 72.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience80.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 139 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 103 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

185 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 54 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 19 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 94 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 41 km 1
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 58 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 70 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 27 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 76 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 4, 1975 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 5, 1969 EF2 9 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 71 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 93 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 72 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 78 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 82 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 88 km
2019 DRY HOLLOW 1,327 92 km
2012 POINT 2 1,126 97 km
2000 BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD. 1,055 83 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 36 km
2024 SPRING RUN 847 78 km
2024 GRACE MOUNTAIN 760 92 km
2012 WOLF GAP 710 80 km
1994 ELKHORN TOWER 696 78 km
1984 UNNAMED 696 92 km
2022 UNNAMED 618 99 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 49 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in

Klondike has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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