Caroline County

City in Maryland, United States

Overview

Caroline County, located in rural eastern Virginia, is a blend of scenic farmlands, small towns, and rich American history. With its close proximity to both Richmond and Fredericksburg, it offers a relaxed pace and authentic Southern hospitality. The area is known for historic sites, nature escapes, and welcoming locals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
30,887
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.87°, -75.83°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
67
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,230
Local Cost
$1,432
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
13.4°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
2.1°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-16.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1150 mm
Internet Speed
221 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESN
Distance
22 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 71/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.