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Konterra, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,212 Population 529/sq mi density
$144,750 Median Income $63,050 per capita
$512,500 Home Value $472,744 Zillow
$2,807 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
593 Violent Crime/100K 3,522 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$144,750 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$512,500 home value, $2,807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Konterra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation317 ft (97 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density529/sq mi
Coordinates39.0808°N, 76.8996°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHoward County County
Nearest AirportBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)20.7 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.26 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 48 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 129 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 112 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 84 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 147 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 131 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 110 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 94 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 137 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 113 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 17 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 36 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 121 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 148 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 38 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 147 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 137 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 30 km
Sep 29, 1997 Virginia M2.5 56 km
Jun 25, 2001 8 km S of Remington, Virginia M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 198 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 274 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 263 km
1986 Charley Category 1 239 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

495 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 379 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 64 km 3
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 90 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 18 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 47 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 37 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 80 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 37 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 49 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 68 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION (1,518 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 98 km
1999 NCO 816 72 km
2001 A 1 M 2 594 99 km
2005 A 1 561 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Konterra has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.9").

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