Location

Worcester County, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, borders the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Delaware to the north, and Virginia to the south. A major recreational area, Worcester County is famous for its Ocean City beach resort, and also offers canoeing, cruises, and bass fishing on the Pocomoke River; hiking, camping, and nature observing at two State parks; and sunbathing, surfing, and beachcombing at Assateague Island National Seashore. Worcester County is host to the White Marlin and Tuna Tournament, Delmarva Birding Weekend, and World Wildfowl Carving Competition.
Worcester County’s 2,040 businesses employ 20,300 workers; an estimated 13 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Chicken growing and processing is the major industry in Worcester County. Major private sector employers include Bel-Art Products, Perdue Farms, and Tyson Foods, Inc.
The County has three State Enterprise Zones: a 797-acre zone in Berlin, a 1,117-acre zone in Pocomoke City, and a 325-acre zone in Snow Hill. Worcester County is also one of seven jurisdictions participating in the One Maryland Program which offers significant tax credits for capital investments that create jobs.

Climate

Yearly Precipitation 46.2 (inches)
Yearly Snowfall 14.7 (inches)
Summer Temperature 74.2 (°F)
Winter Temperature 37.6 (°F)
Duration of Freeze-Free Period 189 days
Note: Data is based on 30 year averages. 189 days
Maryland State Office of Climatology.