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Pocomoke City, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Somerset County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,360
Population
1,150/sq mi density
$52,163
Median Income
$29,012 per capita
$188,700
Home Value
$219,057 Zillow
$822
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
75
Violent Crime/100K
2,634 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,163 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$188,700 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pocomoke City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0632°N, 75.5592°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Somerset County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Pocomoke City has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and November the driest (3.0").