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Edgemont, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 231.
Males: 107  (46.5%)
Females: 124  (53.5%)
Median resident age:

57.4 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,244
Edgemont:

$69,244
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,008

Edgemont CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $283,600
Edgemont:

$283,600
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $319,270; detached houses: $316,947
March 2022 cost of living index in Edgemont: 132.0 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.9%

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According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Edgemont, Maryland as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Edgemont is 152 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (34.4%), German (24.7%), Irish (21.5%), Italian (14.0%), English (5.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,663 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,701 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (3.9 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (43.7 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (131.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Braddock Heights, MD (0.8 miles ),
Middletown, MD (1.7 miles ),
District 3, Middletown, MD (1.8 miles ),
Frederick, MD (2.0 miles ),
Clover Hill, MD (2.1 miles ),
Ballenger Creek, MD (2.1 miles ),
Jefferson, MD (2.2 miles ),
Myersville, MD (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 39.42 N, Longitude: 77.49 W

Distribution of median household income in Edgemont, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Edgemont, MD in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Maryland:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 70.7. This is about average.

City:

70.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.2
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Edgemont-area historical tornado activity is near Maryland state average. It is 4% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.1 miles away from the Edgemont place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/19/1996, a category F3 tornado 28.0 miles away from the place center injured 3 people and caused $5 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Edgemont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 56% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 107.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 209.2 miles away from Edgemont center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 99.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 105.3 miles away from Edgemont center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 118.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 128.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Edgemont:

  • VINDOBONA NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD)
  • CITIZENS NSG HOME OF FREDERICK (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)
  • GOLDEN LIVING CENTER - FREDERICK (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)
  • COLLEGE VIEW CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)
  • CATOCIN DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)
  • HOSPICE OF FREDERICK COUNTY (Hospital, about 5 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)
  • HOMEWOOD RETIREMENT CTR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)

Amtrak stations near Edgemont:

  • 5 miles: FREDERICK (GREYHOUND STA., 27 E. ALL SAINTS ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.
  • 15 miles: HARPERS FERRY (POTOMAC ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: HAGERSTOWN (GREYHOUND STA., 10527 SHARPSTOWN PK.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Edgemont:

  • Frederick Community College (about 5 miles; Frederick, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,798)
  • Shepherd University (about 17 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • Hagerstown Community College (about 18 miles; Hagerstown, MD; FT enrollment: 3,220)
  • Mount St Mary's University (about 20 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; FT enrollment: 2,313)
  • American Public University System (about 22 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)
  • Carroll Community College (about 28 miles; Westminster, MD; FT enrollment: 2,682)
  • McDaniel College (about 29 miles; Westminster, MD; FT enrollment: 2,558)

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Church in Edgemont: Saint Paul Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Pauls Graveyard (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

71.7%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Edgemont:

Marital status in Edgemont, MD
  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 5.4%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 4.1%

For population 25 years and over in Edgemont:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Edgemont, MD (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant21,941117
Mainline Protestant21,83779
Catholic9,3508
Other2,24411
Orthodox1632
Black Protestant972
None91,798-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25
Here:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 15
Washington County:

1.04 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Washington County:

2.83 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 93
Here:

6.43 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Washington County:

10.2%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

28.8%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.9%
Maryland:

15.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Edgemont:

  • WXTR (820 AM; 4 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WFMD (930 AM; 5 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Edgemont:

  • WAFY (103.1 FM; MIDDLETOWN, MD; Owner: FREDERICK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • W288AB (105.5 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WWMX (106.5 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WZBA (100.7 FM; WESTMINSTER, MD; Owner: SHAMROCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYCR (98.5 FM; YORK-HANOVER, PA; Owner: RADIO HANOVER, INC.)
  • WPOC (93.1 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWDC-FM (101.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Edgemont:

  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)
  • WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 3.6mTotal length
  • 2,130Total average daily traffic
  • 170Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,514Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Edgemont, MD
  • 47.2%Electricity
  • 33.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.0%Wood
  • 7.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Edgemont, MD
  • 100.0%Electricity


Edgemont compared to Maryland state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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