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Reisterstown, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
27,764
Population
5,455/sq mi density
$79,812
Median Income
$41,090 per capita
$332,300
Home Value
$405,136 Zillow
$1,599
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
79
Violent Crime/100K
1,038 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$79,812 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$332,300 home value, $1,599/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Reisterstown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 707 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4541°N, 76.8160°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Baltimore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.37 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.28 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
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 | - | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Reisterstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.9").