Rehoboth · National Register of Historic Places
Eldorado’s story
146 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1880Eldorado is settled
EldoradoMD
A town of 46, settled in 1880.
Rehoboth · Photo: Forman, H.C. · Public domain
Population
46
2025 Census estimate · +2.2% since 2020
Median home value
$183K
Census ACS
Household income
$52K
median
Median age
36.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Eldorado a good place to live?
Among 262 Maryland towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Eldorado. Rehoboth is on the National Register of Historic Places. Eldorado has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
46 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Eldorado: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eldorado, and how to reach them.
PowerDelmarva Power21.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Eldorado’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDorchester County Board of ElectionsDorchester County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code2165921659 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eldorado.
Natural hazards
Eldorado faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by hurricanes
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Eldorado has four seasons and hot summers
Eldorado has chilly winters and warm summers. At 89°F, Eldorado’s July high is where Maryland’s towns sit at 88°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–48°
Spring44–67°
Summer65–87°
Fall48–70°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Eldorado is
Eldorado beats the Maryland average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 41% of adults have high blood pressure in Eldorado, against 35% in Maryland’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 15% of adults report frequent physical distress in Eldorado.
| Eldorado | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
1 better19 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Eldorado | MD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.9% | 76.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 5.9% |
Tidalhealth Nanticoke
10.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Eldorado
16pages on Eldorado
The big questions
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Eldorado; the nearest are
Salisbury UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Salisbury19.2 mi$11,084 in-state tuitionWor-Wic Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Salisbury21.4 mi$3,840 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Eldorado residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
About Eldorado
Town in Maryland, United States
Eldorado EL-də-RAY-doh is a town in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. The population was 45 at the 2020 census, making it the second smallest town in Maryland.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- Area code
- 410
Questions about Eldorado
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Eldorado, MD a good place to live?
Eldorado has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.