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Libertytown, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,368 Population 568/sq mi density
$109,453 Median Income $39,134 per capita
$375,300 Home Value $494,932 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 2,314 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,453 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$375,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Libertytown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density568/sq mi
Coordinates39.4891°N, 77.2569°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFrederick County County
Nearest AirportGettysburg Regional (GTY)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0487 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience77.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 140 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 142 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 29 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 106 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 71 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 53 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 113 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 67 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 141 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 57 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 142 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 72 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 42 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 60 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 100 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 33 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 51 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 118 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 249 km
1986 Charley Category 1 293 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 285 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 67 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 24 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 53 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 42 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 68 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 17 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 27 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 75 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
February 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Libertytown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.7").

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