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La Vale, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
4,388
Population
482/sq mi density
$77,634
Median Income
$43,852 per capita
$171,300
Home Value
$119,324 Zillow
$923
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
732
Violent Crime/100K
6,413 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,634 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,300 home value, $923/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
732 violent crimes/100K (93% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
La Vale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,426 ft (435 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 482/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6716°N, 78.8268°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in |
La Vale has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").