Emmitsburg
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Emmitsburg is a charming small town in northern Maryland, known for its rich history, welcoming community, and proximity to Mount St. Mary's University. Its picturesque streets and easy access to outdoor attractions make it a relaxing destination for travelers seeking a slower pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
2,770
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.70°, -77.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,210
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
75
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
364 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
93
Walk Score
93
Footways
185.0
Airport
GTY
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.