Buckeystown

City in Maryland, United States

Overview

Buckeystown is a small, idyllic village along the Monocacy River in western Maryland, known for its preserved Victorian architecture and tranquil country setting. With a tight-knit community and easy access to outdoor recreation, it offers a peaceful escape just minutes from Frederick.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.33°, -77.43°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,455
Local Cost
$1,622
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
-23.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1124 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
0 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
FDK
Distance
10 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.