Queenstown, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Talbot County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
990
Population
493/sq mi density
$106,500
Median Income
$43,775 per capita
$366,900
Home Value
$654,209 Zillow
$1,814
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$106,500 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$366,900 home value, $1,814/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Queenstown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9867°N, 76.1633°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Talbot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in |
Queenstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (3.0").