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Ocean Pines, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Worcester County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
12,028
Population
1,856/sq mi density
$91,400
Median Income
$52,849 per capita
$352,600
Home Value
$436,988 Zillow
$1,923
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
65
Violent Crime/100K
587 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,400 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$352,600 home value, $1,923/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ocean Pines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,856/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3848°N, 75.1480°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Worcester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Ocean Pines has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and November the driest (3.1").