Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade is a community of 11,225 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Why visit Fort Meade
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 45 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include National Cryptologic Museum, Citizens State Bank, National Vigilance Park and Ashberry Woods Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Fort Meade
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About Fort Meade
Fort Meade is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,324 at the 2020 census. It is the home to the National Security Agency, Central Security Service, United States Cyber Command and the Defense Information Systems Agency, which are located on the U.S. Army post Fort George G. Meade.
From the Wikipedia article Fort Meade, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks9
National Cryptologic Museum
Museum · 1.8 mi
Museum in Maryland
8290 Colony Seven Road, Annapolis Junction
Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Citizens State Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic bank building at 1402 Odenton Road in Odenton, Maryland
Grassland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Human settlement in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Odenton Masonic Lodge No. 209
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Woodwardville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
NSA Hall of Honor
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
Memorial at the National Security Agency headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
Fort George G. Meade Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
4674 Griffin Avenue, Fort Meade
Su 13:00-16:00; Mo-Tu off; We-Sa 11:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
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17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes45
Gianni's Pizza
Restaurant · Italian Pizza, Pizza · 1.7 mi
2622 Annapolis Road, Severn
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30
Crooked Crab Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 2.7 mi
8251 Telegraph Road, Odenton
Mo-Th 14:00-22:00,Fr 12:00-22:00,Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 12:00-20:00
Baltimore Coffee & Tea
Cafe · 2.2 mi
1110 Town Center Boulevard
Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 08:00-17:00; Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00
33 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship7
Epiphany Chapel and Church House
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Saint Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.0 mi
7850 Parkside Boulevard, Hanover
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare6
Map of Fort Meade
170 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Baltimore Wash Intl Ap 72406 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Anne Arundel County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tipton Airport (FME) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Elkridge 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Crofton 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Ferndale 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Columbia 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Arbutus 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Bowie 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Burtonsville 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Catonsville 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Beltsville 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fort Meade, Maryland (14496857244), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Cryptologic Museum, Coolcaesar at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Epiphany Chapel and Church House Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- OdentonHeritageSociety1, dtcohen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grassland at Annapolis Junction 02, WinkyDinkyDoo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Methodist Church at Woodwardville Historic District Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hall honor, U.S. National Security Agency (Transfered by OS /Original uploaded by Sephiroth storm ), Public domain
- C130 National Vigilance Park, US government employee, Public domain
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