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Tolchester, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Kent County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
381
Population
625/sq mi density
$114,750
Median Income
$63,088 per capita
$320,700
Home Value
$349,746 Zillow
$1,021
Median Rent
13.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
153
Violent Crime/100K
2,603 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$320,700 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tolchester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 625/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2180°N, 76.2321°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kent County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0474 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very 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 | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Tolchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.9").