Rising Sun, Maryland
Quick Statistics
Rising Sun is a community in Cecil County, Maryland, home to about 2,764 people spread across 1.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $45,972 a year, and a typical home is worth about $309,100. About 31.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Maryland towns GeoStat tracks, Rising Sun ranks number 254 of 527 in population, number 305 in median household income, number 316 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Rising Sun typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 18 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Little Britain, PA | 6.1 mi. | 4,106 |
| 2. | Port Deposit, MD | 6.6 mi. | 491 |
| 3. | Oxford, PA | 7.2 mi. | 5,825 |
| 4. | Oxford, PA | 7.2 mi. | 5,517 |
| 5. | Darlington, MD | 8.6 mi. | 353 |
| 6. | Perryville, MD | 8.9 mi. | 4,447 |
| 7. | North East, MD | 9.0 mi. | 4,134 |
| 8. | Charlestown, MD | 9.1 mi. | 1,999 |
What is the population of Rising Sun, Maryland?
Rising Sun has a population of about 2,764 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Rising Sun, Maryland in?
Rising Sun is located in Cecil County, Maryland.
What is the median home value in Rising Sun, Maryland?
The median home value in Rising Sun is about $309,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Rising Sun, Maryland?
The median personal income in Rising Sun is about $45,972 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Rising Sun, Maryland?
Since 1950, 19 tornadoes have been recorded in Cecil County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Rising Sun, Maryland?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 18 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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