Mechanicsville

City in Maryland, United States

Overview

Mechanicsville, Maryland is a small, rural community in St. Mary's County, known for its quiet atmosphere and scenic countryside. It's an ideal spot for those looking to explore local history, nature, and enjoy easy access to the Patuxent River.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
3,099
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.44°, -76.74°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,743
Local Cost
$1,800
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
13.8°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
-16.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1160 mm
Internet Speed
592 Mbps
Upload
578 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
LTW
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 1 tests. 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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.