Welcome to our guide to St. Michaels, MD. We keep it short: where the town is, who lives there, and what the water is doing today.
Quick answer: St. Michaels, MD is in Talbot County with about 1,083 residents in 2025. Its tides come from NOAA station 8572342, St. Michaels, Miles River. The closest town in our guide is Tilghman Island, about 8 miles away.
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About St. Michaels
St. Michaels is in Talbot County, Maryland.[1] It is an incorporated town. About 1,083 people lived there in 2025. In 2020 it was 1,052.[2]
Tides Today
The tide box on this page shows today’s highs and lows. They come from NOAA station 8572342, St. Michaels, Miles River. NOAA tide tables use only past data. Wind and weather can push the water higher or lower.[3]
Nearby Bay Towns
| Town | Miles away (straight line) |
|---|---|
| Tilghman Island | 8 |
| Cambridge | 17 |
| Chesapeake Beach | 18 |
We measured these from official map points.[1]
Before You Go Out
Check the marine forecast on our tides page first. NOAA says wind forecasts get less sure after one or two days. So check again on the day you go.[3] Then have a good day on the Bay.
Frequently asked questions
What county is St. Michaels, MD in? Talbot County.
How many people live in St. Michaels? About 1,083 residents in 2025, according to the Census Bureau.
Where can I see tides for St. Michaels? In the tide box on this page, from NOAA station 8572342.
What Bay town is closest to St. Michaels? Tilghman Island, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
References
- [1] U.S. Geological Survey, GNIS domestic names files via The National Map – last checked 11/08/2026
- [2] U.S. Census Bureau, City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2025 – last checked 11/08/2026
- [3] NOAA Tides and Currents, Operational Forecast System disclaimer – last checked 11/08/2026
See every town and station on our Chesapeake Bay map.