Overview

Caroline County, MD (shown in white) has 319.44 mi² of land area and 6.48 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Dorchester County, MD
• Kent County, DE
• Queen Anne's County, MD
• Sussex County, DE
• Talbot County, MD

The county's elevations range from a low of 0' to a high of 95.1', with a weighted average of 39.6' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 28.5°F to average highs around 88.7°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 58.2°F. Average annual precipation is 50". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 7A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Caroline County is 33,987 with 12,596 households. These households are spread across 13 unique municipalties (not all shown).