#1Naval Academy
unincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 3,006 peopleHazard risk grade, among the top in the U.S.·No overall grade
Naval Academy, #1 on this list · U.S. Naval Academy · Photo: National Museum of the U.S. Navy · Public domainMaryland rankings · Hazard risk
Towns with the lowest natural-hazard risk in Maryland
Naval Academy ranks first on hazard risk among Maryland’s 261 towns of 2,500+; 245 of the 261 grade A− or better on hazard risk nationally.
The Hazard risk grade: FEMA’s expected yearly loss to buildings from natural hazards, where residents live (National Risk Index). How grades work
#1A+
#2Jessup
unincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 9,931 peopleHazard risk grade, among the top in the U.S.·Overall B · #139 of 259 in MD
#3Savage
unincorporated, Howard County · 8,239 peopleHazard risk grade, among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #61 of 259 in MD
All 261 towns
Hazard risk grade, best first (the letter is national). Towns with the same score share a rank; the overall grade and state rank are beside each.
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#TownGradeOverall
2Jessupunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 9,931 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B · #139 of 259
3Savageunincorporated, Howard County · 8,239 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #61 of 259
4Fort Meadeunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 11,225 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B · #135 of 259
5Paroleunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 17,229 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A− · #99 of 259
6Silver Hillunincorporated, Prince George's County · 5,193 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C · #205 of 259
7Elkridgeunincorporated, Howard County · 26,283 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #49 of 259
8Andrews AFBunincorporated, Prince George's County · 3,130 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C+ · #179 of 259
9Konterraunincorporated, Prince George's County · 3,641 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C · #213 of 259
11Linthicumunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 11,313 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A− · #77 of 259
12Maryland Cityunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 19,186 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B− · #155 of 259
13North Laurelunincorporated, Howard County · 25,563 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #28 of 259
14West Laurelunincorporated, Prince George's County · 4,428 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B− · #167 of 259
16Cape St. Claireunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 9,236 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B+ · #113 of 259
18Marlow Heightsunincorporated, Prince George's County · 5,456 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall D · #246 of 259
19Pasadenaunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 34,309 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B+ · #123 of 259
20Rossvilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 16,059 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B · #152 of 259
21Arnoldunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 24,303 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A− · #100 of 259
22Forestvilleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 10,495 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C · #198 of 259
23Riviera Beachunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 12,192 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A− · #89 of 259
26Summerfieldunincorporated, Prince George's County · 15,065 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C · #200 of 259
27Gambrillsunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 2,830 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B · #133 of 259
28Glen Burnieunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 72,590 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B · #138 of 259
29Urbanaunincorporated, Frederick County · 14,260 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #42 of 259
30South Laurelunincorporated, Prince George's County · 29,272 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C · #208 of 259
32Ferndaleunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 17,529 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B · #128 of 259
33Walker Millunincorporated, Prince George's County · 10,931 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C · #217 of 259
34Capitol HeightsPrince George's County · 4,044 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C · #197 of 259
35Timoniumunincorporated, Baltimore County · 10,304 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B · #143 of 259
36Edgewaterunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 8,519 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B+ · #105 of 259
37Luthervilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 6,574 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B+ · #110 of 259
38Columbiaunincorporated, Howard County · 104,338 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #36 of 259
41Severnunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 58,402 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B+ · #116 of 259
42Odentonunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 45,002 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A− · #102 of 259
43Burtonsvilleunincorporated, Montgomery County · 10,203 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #38 of 259
44Catonsvilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 43,368 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B · #131 of 259
45Ilchesterunincorporated, Howard County · 28,364 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A+ · #23 of 259
46Damascusunincorporated, Montgomery County · 17,640 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A+ · #1 of 259
47Glassmanorunincorporated, Prince George's County · 16,981 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C− · #237 of 259
48Friendship Heights Villageunincorporated, Montgomery County · 4,002 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #35 of 259
49Beltsvilleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 19,176 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C · #203 of 259
50Ballenger Creekunincorporated, Frederick County · 26,390 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #31 of 259
51Ellicott Cityunincorporated, Howard County · 75,257 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #50 of 259
52College Park College campusPrince George's County · 35,418 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B−
53Marlboro Meadowsunincorporated, Prince George's County · 3,929 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C · #224 of 259
54North Bethesdaunincorporated, Montgomery County · 49,677 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #34 of 259
55Lake Shoreunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 18,249 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B · #129 of 259
56Honeygounincorporated, Baltimore County · 12,250 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B · #134 of 259
58Ashton-Sandy Springunincorporated, Montgomery County · 5,630 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A+ · #4 of 259
59Melwoodunincorporated, Prince George's County · 3,401 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C− · #229 of 259
60Middle Riverunincorporated, Baltimore County · 31,712 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C · #216 of 259
61Germantownunincorporated, Montgomery County · 90,719 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A+ · #19 of 259
62Prince Frederickunincorporated, Calvert County · 2,955 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A− · #75 of 259
63Lansdowneunincorporated, Baltimore County · 7,876 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C · #206 of 259
64Leisure Worldunincorporated, Montgomery County · 8,882 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A− · #95 of 259
65Redlandunincorporated, Montgomery County · 18,665 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #26 of 259
66White Marshunincorporated, Baltimore County · 10,932 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B− · #160 of 259
68Rivaunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 4,976 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B+ · #126 of 259
69Carneyunincorporated, Baltimore County · 28,343 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C+ · #172 of 259
71Croftonunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 29,549 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall B+ · #104 of 259
72Clarksburgunincorporated, Montgomery County · 30,487 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #45 of 259
73Fairlandunincorporated, Montgomery County · 26,231 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A− · #72 of 259
75Brandywineunincorporated, Prince George's County · 12,160 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall C · #220 of 259
76Olneyunincorporated, Montgomery County · 35,797 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #18 of 259
77Montgomery Villageunincorporated, Montgomery County · 34,110 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #53 of 259
78Dundalkunincorporated, Baltimore County · 65,969 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #221 of 259
79Lake Arborunincorporated, Prince George's County · 14,335 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #169 of 259
81Essexunincorporated, Baltimore County · 40,580 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #196 of 259
82Halfwayunincorporated, Washington County · 10,849 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #178 of 259
83District HeightsPrince George's County · 5,938 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #239 of 259
84Fultonunincorporated, Howard County · 5,677 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #16 of 259
85Severna Parkunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 40,228 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #79 of 259
86Waldorfunincorporated, Charles County · 82,943 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #162 of 259
88Bartonsvilleunincorporated, Frederick County · 3,282 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #52 of 259
89Coral Hillsunincorporated, Prince George's County · 9,756 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #227 of 259
90Scaggsvilleunincorporated, Howard County · 10,564 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #43 of 259
91Westphaliaunincorporated, Prince George's County · 13,228 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #177 of 259
92Green Valleyunincorporated, Frederick County · 13,602 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #60 of 259
93Hamptonunincorporated, Baltimore County · 5,372 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #117 of 259
94Reisterstownunincorporated, Baltimore County · 25,582 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #193 of 259
95Braddock Heightsunincorporated, Frederick County · 2,892 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #57 of 259
96Chevy ChaseMontgomery County · 2,804 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #25 of 259
97Camp Springsunincorporated, Prince George's County · 22,544 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #174 of 259
98Bryans Roadunincorporated, Charles County · 9,371 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #146 of 259
99Milford Millunincorporated, Baltimore County · 30,829 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #202 of 259
100Landoverunincorporated, Prince George's County · 24,514 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #225 of 259
101Calvertonunincorporated, Montgomery County · 17,624 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #159 of 259
102Hillcrest Heightsunincorporated, Prince George's County · 16,063 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #186 of 259
103GreenbeltPrince George's County · 24,948 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #235 of 259
104Monroviaunincorporated, Frederick County · 3,568 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #63 of 259
105Suitlandunincorporated, Prince George's County · 23,793 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #219 of 259
107Jeffersonunincorporated, Frederick County · 3,314 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #9 of 259
108Pikesvilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 33,524 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #156 of 259
109Annapolis Neckunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 12,032 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #112 of 259
110Perry Hallunincorporated, Baltimore County · 29,105 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #122 of 259
111Arbutusunincorporated, Baltimore County · 22,507 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #109 of 259
112BladensburgPrince George's County · 9,671 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #252 of 259
113Aspen Hillunincorporated, Montgomery County · 53,279 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #78 of 259
114Flower Hillunincorporated, Montgomery County · 13,794 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #58 of 259
115Glenn Daleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 13,772 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #170 of 259
116Baltimore Highlandsunincorporated, Baltimore County · 8,206 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #231 of 259
117Bethesdaunincorporated, Montgomery County · 69,397 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #37 of 259
118National Harborunincorporated, Prince George's County · 4,454 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #215 of 259
119Chevy Chaseunincorporated, Montgomery County · 9,445 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #44 of 259
120Owings Millsunincorporated, Baltimore County · 37,245 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #163 of 259
121Towsonunincorporated, Baltimore County · 58,679 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #165 of 259
122Woodlawnunincorporated, Prince George's County · 7,750 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #175 of 259
123Bensvilleunincorporated, Charles County · 15,848 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #195 of 259
124Cloverlyunincorporated, Montgomery County · 16,646 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #73 of 259
125Riversideunincorporated, Harford County · 6,585 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #5 of 259
126Woodlawnunincorporated, Baltimore County · 40,379 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #181 of 259
127Linganoreunincorporated, Frederick County · 14,444 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #54 of 259
128Overleaunincorporated, Baltimore County · 13,035 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #140 of 259
129Garrisonunincorporated, Baltimore County · 9,469 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #145 of 259
130Oxon Hillunincorporated, Prince George's County · 17,893 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #168 of 259
131CheverlyPrince George's County · 6,164 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #228 of 259
132Darnestownunincorporated, Montgomery County · 7,051 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #74 of 259
133Kingsvilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 4,687 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #142 of 259
134Fairwoodunincorporated, Prince George's County · 7,526 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #166 of 259
135Temple Hillsunincorporated, Prince George's County · 8,969 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #238 of 259
136Joppatowneunincorporated, Harford County · 14,237 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #59 of 259
137Seat PleasantPrince George's County · 4,524 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #243 of 259
138Fountainhead-Orchard Hillsunincorporated, Washington County · 6,567 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #55 of 259
139Stevensvilleunincorporated, Queen Anne's County · 8,802 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #82 of 259
140Edgewoodunincorporated, Harford County · 24,922 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #119 of 259
141Eldersburgunincorporated, Carroll County · 31,695 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #33 of 259
142Wheatonunincorporated, Montgomery County · 52,926 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #87 of 259
143Brown Stationunincorporated, Prince George's County · 3,451 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #132 of 259
144Maugansvilleunincorporated, Washington County · 3,624 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #71 of 259
145Potomacunincorporated, Montgomery County · 45,902 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #40 of 259
146Randallstownunincorporated, Baltimore County · 35,957 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #204 of 259
147Brock Hallunincorporated, Prince George's County · 13,615 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #187 of 259
148Pleasant Hillsunincorporated, Harford County · 3,836 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #68 of 259
150Springdaleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 5,226 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #164 of 259
151Silver Springunincorporated, Montgomery County · 81,462 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #76 of 259
152Friendlyunincorporated, Prince George's County · 11,119 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #191 of 259
153Clintonunincorporated, Prince George's County · 38,376 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #192 of 259
154Californiaunincorporated, St. Mary's County · 13,136 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #39 of 259
155North Potomacunincorporated, Montgomery County · 23,922 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #48 of 259
156Spring Ridgeunincorporated, Frederick County · 5,922 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #6 of 259
157Colesvilleunincorporated, Montgomery County · 14,519 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #29 of 259
158White Oakunincorporated, Montgomery County · 17,329 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #125 of 259
159Cockeysvilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 23,962 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #189 of 259
160St. Jamesunincorporated, Washington County · 4,824 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #69 of 259
161Chesterunincorporated, Queen Anne's County · 4,797 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #90 of 259
162Takoma ParkMontgomery County · 17,260 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #150 of 259
163Cresaptownunincorporated, Allegany County · 5,121 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #120 of 259
164Largounincorporated, Prince George's County · 12,229 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #180 of 259
165Peppermill Villageunincorporated, Prince George's County · 5,238 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #154 of 259
166Forest Glenunincorporated, Montgomery County · 6,840 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #7 of 259
167Lanhamunincorporated, Prince George's County · 11,433 peopleAbetter than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #212 of 259
169Rosaryvilleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 12,883 peopleAbetter than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #211 of 259
171HagerstownWashington County · 44,228 peopleAbetter than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #244 of 259
172Accokeekunincorporated, Prince George's County · 14,362 peopleAbetter than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #210 of 259
173North Kensingtonunincorporated, Montgomery County · 8,954 peopleAbetter than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #10 of 259
174Mayounincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 8,694 peopleAbetter than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #137 of 259
176Parkvilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 30,549 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #144 of 259
178Brookmontunincorporated, Montgomery County · 3,671 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #17 of 259
180CentrevilleQueen Anne's County · 4,782 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #84 of 259
181Adelphiunincorporated, Prince George's County · 17,395 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #234 of 259
182East Riverdaleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 18,336 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #240 of 259
185Mays Chapelunincorporated, Baltimore County · 16,066 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #136 of 259
187Hillandaleunincorporated, Montgomery County · 5,060 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #118 of 259
188Lexington Parkunincorporated, St. Mary's County · 13,252 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #96 of 259
190Owingsunincorporated, Calvert County · 2,643 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #3 of 259
191PoolesvilleMontgomery County · 5,942 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #15 of 259
192Travilahunincorporated, Montgomery County · 11,721 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #80 of 259
193Glenmontunincorporated, Montgomery County · 17,208 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #66 of 259
194LeonardtownSt. Mary's County · 5,033 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #93 of 259
195Brooklyn Parkunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 16,067 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #94 of 259
196Fallstonunincorporated, Harford County · 10,013 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #98 of 259
197Rosedaleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 20,002 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #149 of 259
198Fort Washingtonunincorporated, Prince George's County · 25,134 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #185 of 259
199Marltonunincorporated, Prince George's County · 10,222 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #222 of 259
200Havre de GraceHarford County · 15,630 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #107 of 259
201Kemp Millunincorporated, Montgomery County · 13,042 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #46 of 259
203Mitchellvilleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 11,359 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #182 of 259
204Woodmoreunincorporated, Prince George's County · 4,613 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #209 of 259
205Edgemereunincorporated, Baltimore County · 9,061 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #148 of 259
206Chesapeake Ranch Estatesunincorporated, Calvert County · 9,241 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #30 of 259
207New CarrolltonPrince George's County · 13,644 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #236 of 259
208Drum Pointunincorporated, Calvert County · 3,589 peopleAbetter than 91% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #81 of 259
209Robinwoodunincorporated, Washington County · 8,042 peopleAbetter than 91% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #147 of 259
210Jarrettsvilleunincorporated, Harford County · 2,560 peopleAbetter than 91% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #97 of 259
212Seabrookunincorporated, Prince George's County · 18,317 peopleAbetter than 91% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #207 of 259
213Huntingtownunincorporated, Calvert County · 2,689 peopleAbetter than 91% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #32 of 259
214Marlboro Villageunincorporated, Prince George's County · 9,382 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #161 of 259
215Burnt Millsunincorporated, Montgomery County · 3,751 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #111 of 259
217Lusbyunincorporated, Calvert County · 2,595 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #13 of 259
218Shady Sideunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 4,727 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #157 of 259
219Chesapeake BeachCalvert County · 6,466 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #24 of 259
220Dealeunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 5,333 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #127 of 259
221Golden Beachunincorporated, St. Mary's County · 3,830 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #51 of 259
222Bel Air Northunincorporated, Harford County · 31,302 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #62 of 259
223Abingdonunincorporated, Harford County · 5,019 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #106 of 259
224Paramount-Long Meadowunincorporated, Washington County · 2,569 peopleAbetter than 89% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #121 of 259
225Wildewoodunincorporated, St. Mary's County · 7,552 peopleAbetter than 89% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #64 of 259
226Bel Air Southunincorporated, Harford County · 58,137 peopleAbetter than 88% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #67 of 259
227Ketteringunincorporated, Prince George's County · 14,014 peopleAbetter than 88% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #184 of 259
228South Kensingtonunincorporated, Montgomery County · 8,148 peopleAbetter than 88% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #47 of 259
229CambridgeDorchester County · 13,457 peopleAbetter than 86% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #259 of 259
232WalkersvilleFrederick County · 6,501 peopleA−better than 85% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #2 of 259
234Berwyn HeightsPrince George's County · 3,338 peopleA−better than 85% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #171 of 259
238Layhillunincorporated, Montgomery County · 5,497 peopleA−better than 83% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #41 of 259
239Langley Parkunincorporated, Prince George's County · 21,508 peopleA−better than 82% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #248 of 259
242Four Cornersunincorporated, Montgomery County · 8,150 peopleA−better than 81% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #11 of 259
243Lochearnunincorporated, Baltimore County · 27,074 peopleA−better than 81% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #190 of 259
244Grasonvilleunincorporated, Queen Anne's County · 3,564 peopleA−better than 77% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #124 of 259
245Princess AnneSomerset County · 3,642 peopleA−better than 76% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #258 of 259
246CumberlandAllegany County · 18,799 peopleB+better than 73% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #241 of 259
247Bowleys Quartersunincorporated, Baltimore County · 7,006 peopleB+better than 72% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #218 of 259
248HyattsvillePrince George's County · 21,158 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #242 of 259
249Chillumunincorporated, Prince George's County · 34,871 peopleB+better than 68% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #230 of 259
251Ocean Pinesunincorporated, Worcester County · 12,351 peopleB+better than 65% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #65 of 259
253Riverdale ParkPrince George's County · 7,343 peopleBbetter than 61% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #250 of 259
254La Valeunincorporated, Allegany County · 4,196 peopleBbetter than 56% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #92 of 259
255Forest HeightsPrince George's County · 2,618 peopleB−better than 55% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #183 of 259
257Pocomoke CityWorcester County · 4,421 peopleC+better than 43% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #223 of 259
258West Ocean Cityunincorporated, Worcester County · 5,198 peopleC+better than 43% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #101 of 259
259Mount RainierPrince George's County · 8,307 peopleDbetter than 13% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #247 of 259
260BrentwoodPrince George's County · 3,828 peopleD−better than 5% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #245 of 259
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Which Maryland town has the lowest natural-hazard risk?
Naval Academy (Anne Arundel County) ranks first on hazard risk among 261 towns, with an A+; Jessup and Savage follow.
How are these towns ranked?
The Hazard risk grade: FEMA’s expected yearly loss to buildings from natural hazards, where residents live (National Risk Index). Towns are sorted on the grade’s score; the letter and rank are the same as on each town’s page. How grades work.
Why isn’t my town on this list?
The list covers towns of 2,500+ residents with a hazard risk grade (261 in Maryland). Smaller towns have the grade on their page but no rank. Every town is on the Maryland page.
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