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Potomac Park, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
974
Population
2,497/sq mi density
$49,330
Median Income
$32,394 per capita
$122,600
Home Value
$454,997 Zillow
$943
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
290
Violent Crime/100K
3,057 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,330 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,600 home value, $943/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
290 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Potomac Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 740 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6126°N, 78.8083°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Potomac Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").