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Seat Pleasant, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,515 Population 5,574/sq mi density
$54,076 Median Income $38,767 per capita
$296,600 Home Value $318,267 Zillow
$1,392 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
750 Violent Crime/100K 2,165 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$54,076 median income, 16.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$296,600 home value, $1,392/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
750 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Seat Pleasant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation104 ft (32 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density5,574/sq mi
Coordinates38.8947°N, 76.8995°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPrince George's County County
Nearest AirportRonald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0451 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.08 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.17 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.4 / 100
Community Resilience29.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
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 Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 14, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 142 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 141 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 143 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 60 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 138 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 150 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 138 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 142 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 133 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 93 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 142 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 128 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 145 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 150 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 131 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 115 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 139 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 140 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 148 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 187 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 254 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 243 km
1986 Charley Category 1 223 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

467 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 379 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 45 km 3
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 8 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 68 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 20 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 56 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 42 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 27 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 48 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 77 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 55 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 46 km 0
Sep 8, 2004 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BESTPITCH (7,743 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 BESTPITCH 7,743 96 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 91 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 92 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 93 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 100 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 99 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 95 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 93 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 93 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 96 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 96 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 96 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 90 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 95 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 85 km
2009 BECKERS ISLAND 1,398 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,260 91 km
2011 GUINEA ISLAND COMPLEX 1,170 98 km
1999 FB A 3 1,156 90 km
2006 L 2 FB H 2 G 2 1,039 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in

Seat Pleasant has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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