The Town FilesIndian Head, Maryland
Town in Charles County · population 3,894 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $303,700
- Household income
- $89,063
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 38.6
Indian Head is a town of 3,894 people in Charles County, Maryland. The median home is worth $303,700, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks easier by car than 74% of Maryland towns.
How Indian Head 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 Indian Head is worth $303,700, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $89,063, which is more affordable than 72% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,067 a month. 75.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Indian Head | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $303,700 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,067 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $89,063 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.2% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Indian Head
| People | Indian Head | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.2% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 44.6 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.1% | 94.3% |
Weather in Indian Head
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 28.3°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.5 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Indian Head since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 28, 2002 about 3.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 124 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 25, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 28, 2002.
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 Indian Head itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Indian Head
6 public schools with 3,675 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry E. Lackey High School | 9-12 | 1,058 | 16.3 |
| Matthew Henson Middle School | 6-8 | 675 | 18.2 |
| J. C. Parks Elementary School | PK-5 | 651 | 22.4 |
| General Smallwood Middle School | 6-8 | 501 | 16.7 |
| Indian Head Elementary School | PK-5 | 454 | 14.2 |
| Gale-Bailey Elementary School | PK-5 | 336 | 13.4 |
Towns near Indian Head
- Bryans Road, MD3.4 mi · 8,650 people · home $377,300
- Woodbridge, VA6.1 mi · 44,668 people · home $422,400
- Leesylvania, VA6.9 mi · 21,193 people · home $531,500
- Cherry Hill, VA7.4 mi · 23,683 people · home $492,500
- Lorton, VA7.7 mi · 20,072 people · home $626,500
- Fort Belvoir, VA7.9 mi · 7,637 people · home —
- Bensville, MD8.2 mi · 15,288 people · home $521,300
- Mount Vernon, VA8.4 mi · 12,914 people · home $836,200
Indian Head questions
Is Indian Head, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Indian Head scores better for retirees than 23% of Maryland towns and quieter than 44%. 10.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Indian Head?
The median owner-occupied home in Indian Head is valued at $303,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,063, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,067 a month.
What is the weather like in Indian Head?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 28.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 13.5 inches of snow.
Does Indian Head get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Indian Head 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)