Rawlings, MD

Maryland

Rawlings is a small town in Maryland with a population of 404.

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
404 Population 454/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $29,322 per capita
$172,300 Home Value $170,155 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $172,300
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.2%
67% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.3%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Rawlings Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population404
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density454/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Largest GroupWhite 76%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$29,322
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,073M
Commute31 min

Housing

Home Value$172,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$170,155

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.4%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation830 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+91.6%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Libraries4

Is Rawlings a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rawlings receives an overall livability score of 1.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Rawlings faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rawlings is $172,300, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rawlings experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 72.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rawlings has a population of 404 with a density of 454 people per square mile. The median age is 34.0 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76.2%).

Population

404
Total Population
454
People / sq mi
34.0yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 30.2%
Female 69.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Rawlings vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rawlings vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rawlings is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Rawlings vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$29,322
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
IRS Avg AGI$60,654

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)704
County GDP$1,073M

Business (County)

Restaurants53
Healthcare74
Retail71
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,204
37% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.8 min
Work from Home10.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Rawlings is $172,300, 39% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $170,155.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$172,300
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$170,155

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$146
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio101.0%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,204
37% below US avg
Effective Rate1.28%
In Rawlings, 37.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.4% report depression. 32.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rawlings vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.3%
16% above US avg
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma12.3%
COPD9.4%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity32.5%
Depression29.4%
Mental Distress21.9%
Physical Distress15.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death10,866/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access36.5%
Healthcare Facilities74

Crime Rates: Rawlings vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Rawlings has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall72.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density454/sq mi
Coordinates39.5392°N, 78.8868°W
County FIPS54057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.4%
D 19.2%

Winner: Republican by 60.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.2%
67% below US avg
High School+91.6%
School Test Score5.85
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density454/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities74
Restaurants53
Retail Stores71

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.8 min
Work from Home10.2%

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