Linganore, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County

4.0 /5.0

A Great

13,044 Population 1,575/sq mi density

$173,763 Median Income $57,999 per capita

$498,100 Home Value $590,379 Zillow

$2,281 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

430 Violent Crime/100K 2,314 property/100K

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$173,763 median income, 1.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$498,100 home value, $2,281/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

62.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Linganore 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 Average	57.0°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	501 ft (153 m)
Area	8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density	1,575/sq mi
Coordinates	39.4137°N, 77.3012°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Frederick County County
Nearest Airport	Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 30 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 Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0487 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	77.8 / 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

23 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	148 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	150 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	19 km
Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	114 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	80 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	47 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	121 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	76 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	150 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	66 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	81 km
Mar 15, 1993	5 km W of Columbia, Maryland	M2.7	40 km
Oct 28, 1994	1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland	M2.7	62 km
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	108 km
Jan 13, 1990	6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland	M2.6	36 km
Jun 25, 2021	2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland	M2.6	52 km
Jan 18, 1994	3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania	M2.6	126 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	137 km
Sep 29, 1997	Virginia	M2.5	68 km
Jan 8, 1995	1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania	M2.5	149 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	247 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	289 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	267 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

447 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 391 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002	EF4	97 km	3
Sep 24, 2001	EF3	61 km	2
Jul 19, 1996	EF3	29 km	0
May 22, 1983	EF3	32 km	0
Jun 7, 1980	EF3	62 km	0
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	73 km	1
Apr 1, 1973	EF3	68 km	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	63 km	0
Apr 16, 1961	EF3	73 km	0
Apr 5, 1952	EF3	51 km	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	87 km	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	72 km	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	13 km	0
Jul 23, 2017	EF2	96 km	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	83 km	0
Sep 18, 2004	EF2	86 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	63 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	89 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	98 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	21 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NCO (816 ac, 1999).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1999	NCO	816	96 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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

Linganore 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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