Willards, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Worcester County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,273
Population
1,117/sq mi density
$72,614
Median Income
$27,816 per capita
$196,800
Home Value
$280,544 Zillow
$1,537
Median Rent
33.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
66
Violent Crime/100K
1,747 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$72,614 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,800 home value, $1,537/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Willards enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3924°N, 75.3494°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Worcester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Willards has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.2").
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