Carroll County
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Carroll County sits in central Maryland, offering a blend of historical charm and suburban comforts. Its towns are surrounded by rolling farmland, dotted with family-oriented neighborhoods, and punctuated by lively downtowns rich with local shops and eateries. The county invites visitors with a strong sense of community and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
26,721
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.56°, -77.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
74
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$3,235
Local Cost
$1,760
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-22.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1162 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FDK
Distance
34 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 83/100.