Fort Ritchie, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 314.
Population change since 2000: +13.8%
Males: 149  (47.5%)
Females: 165  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

24.3 years
Maryland median age:

34.4 years

Zip codes: 21719.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-632,218,067 (it was $30,625 in 2000)
Fort Ritchie $-632,218,067
MD $94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $-620,674,550 (it was $10,549 in 2000)

Fort Ritchie CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $304,947; detached houses: $319,990; townhouses or other attached units: $236,260; in 2-unit structures: $528,214; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $218,469; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $125,300; mobile homes: $118,381
March 2022 cost of living index in Fort Ritchie: 131.4 (high, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Fort Ritchie, MD (2010)
    • 27788.2%White alone
    • 258.0%Black alone
    • 103.2%Two or more races
    • 20.6%Hispanic

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Ancestries: United States (15.9%), German (14.9%), Irish (11.2%), English (4.3%), French (2.5%), Dutch (2.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 0.98 square miles.

Population density: 321 people per square mile   (very low).

Fort Ritchie, Maryland map

13 residents are foreign born (4.7% Latin America).

This place:

4.7%
Maryland:

9.8%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (19.7 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (54.3 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (126.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Highfield-Cascade, MD (0.9 miles ),
Pen Mar, PA (1.1 miles ),
Blue Ridge Summit, PA (1.4 miles ),
Sabillasville, MD (1.5 miles ),
Rouzerville, PA (1.6 miles ),
Ringgold, MD (1.9 miles),
Wayne Heights, PA (2.0 miles ),
Greensburg, MD (2.0 miles )

Latitude: 39.70 N, Longitude: 77.50 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 717

Fort Ritchie satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Maryland:

2.0%

Average climate in Fort Ritchie, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Fort Ritchie, Maryland average temperatures Fort Ritchie, Maryland average precipitation Fort Ritchie, Maryland humidity Fort Ritchie, Maryland wind speed Fort Ritchie, Maryland snowfall Fort Ritchie, Maryland sunshine Fort Ritchie, Maryland clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 91.8. This is worse than average.

City:

91.8
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.183. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.183
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.84. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.84
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.475. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.475
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 14.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.3
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Fort Ritchie-area historical tornado activity is near Maryland state average. It is 1% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.1 miles away from the Fort Ritchie place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/16/1961, a category F3 tornado 23.9 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fort Ritchie-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 126.4 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 196.1 miles away from the city 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 88.6 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 124.2 miles away from Fort Ritchie center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 232.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 137.4 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).
Fort Ritchie topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Fort Ritchie:

  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE WAYNESBORO (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; WAYNESBORO, PA)
  • WAYNESBORO HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; WAYNESBORO, PA)
  • QUINCY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WAYNESBORO, PA)
  • ST. VINCENT CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; EMMITSBURG, MD)
  • ST JOSEPH'S MINISTRIES (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; EMMITSBURG, MD)
  • AVALON MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • NMS HEALTHCARE OF HAGERSTOWN, LLC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)

Heliports located in Fort Ritchie:

Amtrak station near Fort Ritchie:

  • 16 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 Fort Ritchie:

  • Mount St Mary's University (about 8 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,313)
  • Hagerstown Community College (about 11 miles; Hagerstown, MD; FT enrollment: 3,220)
  • Gettysburg College (about 17 miles; Gettysburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,772)
  • Frederick Community College (about 18 miles; Frederick, MD; FT enrollment: 3,798)
  • Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (about 25 miles; Shippensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 7,051)
  • Shepherd University (about 25 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • McDaniel College (about 28 miles; Westminster, MD; FT enrollment: 2,558)

Points of interest:

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Lakes and reservoirs: Lake Royer (A). 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:

3.1 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.5%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

27.5%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Fort Ritchie:

Marital status in Fort Ritchie, MD
  • Never married: 24.0%
  • Now married: 64.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 11.6%

For population 25 years and over in Fort Ritchie:

  • High school or higher: 60.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fort Ritchie, 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
Washington County:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

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

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

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

1.04 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

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

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%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Washington County:

12.9%
Maryland:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

43.9%
State:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.3%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.4
Maryland:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

21.3%
Maryland:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.5%
Maryland:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Fort Ritchie:

6.7
Maryland:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

31.0%
Maryland:

34.1%

General health condition:
Fort Ritchie:

53.1%
Maryland:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

86.3%
Maryland:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Fort Ritchie, MD Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Fort Ritchie:

  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHGT (1380 AM; 1 kW; WAYNESBORO, PA)
  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMD (930 AM; 5 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WXTR (820 AM; 4 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WCBG (1590 AM; 5 kW; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fort Ritchie:

  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WQCM (94.3 FM; GREENCASTLE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WWMD (101.5 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WAFY (103.1 FM; MIDDLETOWN, MD; Owner: FREDERICK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WSRT (92.1 FM; MERCERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WMTB-FM (89.9 FM; EMMITSBURG, MD; Owner: MOUNT SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE, INCORPORATED)
  • WYCR (98.5 FM; YORK-HANOVER, PA; Owner: RADIO HANOVER, INC.)
  • WIKZ (95.1 FM; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGTY (107.7 FM; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: TIMES AND NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • WZBT (91.1 FM; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: GETTYSBURG COLLEGE)
  • WXMJ (99.5 FM; MOUNT UNION, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Fort Ritchie:

  • W51CY (Channel 51; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WHAG-TV (Channel 25; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: QUORUM OF MARYLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWPB (Channel 31; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, Quirauk Mountain (Lat: 39.696389 Lon: -77.512500), Type: 73.2, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnoll@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Peter M Connolly, Quirauk Mountain (Lat: 39.696389 Lon: -77.512500), Type: 73.2, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnoll@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Peter M Connolly, Quirauk Mountain (Lat: 39.696389 Lon: -77.512500), Type: 73.2, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnoll@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • John D VerStandig, Quirauk Mountain (Lat: 39.696389 Lon: -77.512500), Type: 73.2, Structure height: 24043 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, Lberman@lermansenter.Com, Suite 400, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 429-8970

  • John VerStandig, Quirauk Mountain (Lat: 39.696389 Lon: -77.512500), Type: 73.2, Structure height: 24043 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, Nory@lermansenter.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 416-6791

  • Quirauk Mountain (Lat: 39.696389 Lon: -77.512500), Type: 73.2, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: United States Cellular Corporation, Linda.Hartman@koteen.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 467-5700


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Site C Mount Quirauk (Lat: 39.686472 Lon: -77.512500), Call Sign: WNJA686,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.3400 MHz, Grant Date: 05/04/2021, Expiration Date: 07/31/2031, Registrant: Maryland Dept. Of State Police, 7755 Washington Blvd, Jessup, MD 20794, Phone: (410) 799-3466, Fax: (410) 799-3853, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, Atop Mount Quirak On The Ft Ritchie Militry Reservation (Lat: 39.695917 Lon: -77.512750), Overall height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WNEM311,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2194.40 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2000, Expiration Date: 12/06/2010, Cancellation Date: 12/20/2007, Phone: (717) 264-1633

  • QUIRAUK MT, Quirauk Mountain (Lat: 39.696389 Lon: -77.512500), Type: Mast, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 73.2 m, Call Sign: WQHJ231,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6785.62 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 05/16/2017, Expiration Date: 08/10/2027, Certifier: Jerry Flasher, Registrant: County Of Franklin, 390 New York Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201, Phone: (717) 264-2813, Fax: (717) 267-2813, Email:

  • QUIRAUK MTN, Quirauk Mountain (Lat: 39.696389 Lon: -77.512500), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 73.2 m, Call Sign: WLV268,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 01/20/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$125,7451$156,3705$180,774
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$01$160,850
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$01$355,070
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0101.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$145,4201$159,610
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0101.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Fort Ritchie, MD
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Fort Ritchie, MD - Value
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fort Ritchie, MD
  • 45.9%Utility gas
  • 31.1%Electricity
  • 23.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Fort Ritchie compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below 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 below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Fort Ritchie on our top lists:

  • #50 on the list of "Top 100 cities with strongest arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services industries"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of renters"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
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