Fishing Creek, MD
Living in Fishing Creek
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute47
Public Transit1
Affordability70
Public Safety63
Airports98
Hospitals57
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
197Population+117 (2010–19)
63 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
85%Family Households+43% (2010–19)
Age
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years11%
55 to 74 years58%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate58%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree18%
Households
Family household85%
Householder living alone5%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income-$42k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
69%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K39%
$75K to $99K24%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector76%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office53%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$350kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
52%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1950 to 195930%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
$100K to $149K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K40%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas40%
Utility gas14%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fishing Creek
United States45
Maryland43
Dorchester County59
Property Crime in Fishing Creek
United States48
Maryland38
Dorchester County69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fishing Creek
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding18
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding38
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fishing Creek, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fishing Creek, MD
Lexington Park Baptist Church Preschool
13 miles, W
Bay Montessori School
15 miles, SW
St Michaels School
17 miles, SW
Little Flower School
17 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Fishing Creek, MD
St Mary's College of Maryland
15 miles, SW
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
30 miles, E
Salisbury University
34 miles, E
United States Naval Academy
47 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fishing Creek, MD
Eastern Shore Hospital Center
17 miles, NE
Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital
23 miles, W
Calverthealth Medical Center
25 miles, NW
McCready Health
31 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Fishing Creek, MD
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
57 miles, NW
Washington Dulles International Airport
79 miles, NW
Richmond International Airport
83 miles, SW