La Plata, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
10,470
Population
1,312/sq mi density
$121,707
Median Income
$49,424 per capita
$405,200
Home Value
$479,163 Zillow
$1,483
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
216
Violent Crime/100K
1,755 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$121,707 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$405,200 home value, $1,483/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
La Plata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 189 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5435°N, 76.9698°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Prince George's County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0451 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.08 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
La Plata has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.4").