The Town FilesHughesville, Maryland
Community in Charles County · population 2,438 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $489,100
- Household income
- $106,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 56.3
Hughesville is a community of 2,438 people in Charles County, Maryland. The median home is worth $489,100, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks quieter than 87% of Maryland towns, better for families than 85% of Maryland towns, easier by car than 71% of Maryland towns.
How Hughesville ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hughesville is worth $489,100, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $106,250, which is more affordable than 22% of Maryland towns. 96.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hughesville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $489,100 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | — | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $106,250 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.5% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Hughesville
| People | Hughesville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.3 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.0% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 12.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 41.0 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 94.3% |
Weather in Hughesville
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 24.8°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.1 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 98 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hughesville since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 28, 2002 about 1.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 123 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 8, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 2, 2016.
Severe weather in Charles County since 1996
Charles County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Charles County
Charles County had 43,087 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,436 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Hughesville itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Towns near Hughesville
- Bryantown, MD3.8 mi · 653 people · home $517,600
- Charlotte Hall, MD4.8 mi · 1,388 people · home $367,800
- Golden Beach, MD5.1 mi · 3,651 people · home $382,700
- Aquasco, MD5.5 mi · 913 people · home $531,300
- Mechanicsville, MD7.7 mi · 1,673 people · home $416,100
- Cedarville, MD8.7 mi · 639 people · home —
- Baden, MD9.3 mi · 2,114 people · home $590,000
- Waldorf, MD9.4 mi · 81,410 people · home $407,600
Hughesville questions
Is Hughesville, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hughesville scores better for retirees than 65% of Maryland towns and quieter than 87%. 28.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.3).
How much does a house cost in Hughesville?
The median owner-occupied home in Hughesville is valued at $489,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,250, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Hughesville?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 15.1 inches of snow.
Does Hughesville get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hughesville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 28, 2002. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)