La Plata, Maryland

Population 8,743

La Plata is located in Charles County, MD. The population is 8,743, making La Plata the 2nd largest city in Charles County.

There are 5 public schools in La Plata with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for La Plata is very low , and there are 27 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in La Plata is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date La Plata property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near La Plata include Port Tobacco Village, Pomfret and Bensville.

La Plata Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 8.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.9%

Crime Rate

34.9% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 115
  • Violent Crimes: 493
  • Robbery: 94
  • Burglary: 210
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

56.15% Higher than national avg.
  • 27 offenders in La Plata
  • 30.88 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

381 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 377

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Maryland unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in La Plata, MD and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates La Plata's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in La Plata, MD

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59 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of La Plata, MD issued 59 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of La Plata, MD issued 36 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,383
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,407
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,603
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,033
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,457

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Environmental Hazards

381 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    La Plata, MD has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    La Plata, MD is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.44 Average
    La Plata, MD is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 36.97°
  • February 39.93°
  • March 48.08°
  • April 58.8°
  • May 67.8°
  • June 77.13°
  • July 81.77°
  • August 79.8°
  • September 72.68°
  • October 60.78°
  • November 49.68°
  • December 41.22°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for La Plata, MD

Earthquakes
La Plata, MD has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
La Plata, MD has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
La Plata, MD has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
La Plata, MD has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in La Plata, MD: $87,759

Unemployment

Unemployment in La Plata is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 25.89%
White Collar - 74.11%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Larry Hogan
  • Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
  • Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski

City Representatives

  • Steny H. Hoyer

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

14 FCC Towers view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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