Fort Detrick

Living Near the Base

• Compare rent and home prices by neighborhood, then estimate commute patterns to primary gates.
• Review nearby town and city options to match school, healthcare, and daily service priorities.
• Use official channels for updated traffic, gate access, and installation-specific procedures.

Family and Lifestyle

• Family fit varies by school zones, commute times, and community amenities in surrounding areas.
• Lifestyle can range from urban convenience to suburban quiet depending on where you choose to live.
• Climate and recreation options around Fort Detrick should be factored into relocation planning.

Things to Do Nearby

• Local parks, trails, and recreation areas
• Community events and regional cultural attractions
• Nearby shopping, dining, and family amenities

PCS and Relocation Notes

• Research neighborhoods by commute time, not just mileage.
• Compare full monthly costs including transportation, utilities, and childcare.
• Confirm installation-specific arrival and access guidance through official channels.

PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Fort Detrick

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (FREDERICK POLICE BRKS, MD US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Frederick County.

Avg high

67.1°F

Avg low

47°F

Annual rainfall

43.52 in

Typical snowfall

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Climate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.

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