Nanticoke, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Somerset County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
396 Population 151/sq mi density
$92,083 Median Income $25,563 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$92,083 median income, unemployment
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Nanticoke, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,083
23% above
$25,563 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
9% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Nanticoke Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Nanticoke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
123%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
91%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nanticoke a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nanticoke residents earn a median household income of $92,083 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,563. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Education

30.8% of adults in Nanticoke hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nanticoke has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population396
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$92,083
Per Capita$25,563
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$256,470
Housing Units246
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation2 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Nanticoke was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.