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Oakland, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,043
Population
754/sq mi density
$59,904
Median Income
$34,981 per capita
$247,100
Home Value
$274,125 Zillow
$631
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
110
Violent Crime/100K
6,278 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,904 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$247,100 home value, $631/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 104.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,462 ft (750 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4171°N, 79.4024°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Garrett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.22 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.13 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Oakland has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.2").