Ridgely, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,685
Population
906/sq mi density
$64,432
Median Income
$32,170 per capita
$236,000
Home Value
$373,571 Zillow
$1,070
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$64,432 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$236,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgely experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9529°N, 75.8827°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Caroline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively 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 | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in |
Ridgely has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.2").