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West Denton, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
32 Population 110/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
161 Violent Crime/100K 5,636 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

West Denton, MD

At a Glance

Violent Crime
161/100K
58% below
5,636/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How West Denton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Denton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Denton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

West Denton reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,636/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in West Denton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Denton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population32
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$53,750
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$354,563
Housing Units47
Rent Burden31.8%

Crime

F
Violent161/100K
Property5,636/100K

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,061/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Broadband8.0%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in West Denton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.