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Kitzmiller, Maryland

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Population in 2022: 293 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.0%
 
Males: 154  (52.7%)
Females: 139  (47.3%)
Median resident age:

48.9 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 21538.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,615 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Kitzmiller:

$43,615
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,655 (it was $12,365 in 2000)

Kitzmiller town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $80,562 (it was $34,300 in 2000)
Kitzmiller:

$80,562
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $348,498; detached houses: $365,177; townhouses or other attached units: $343,218; in 2-unit structures: over $1,000,000; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $317,593; mobile homes: $80,908

Median gross rent in 2022: $990.

March 2022 cost of living index in Kitzmiller: 89.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.5%
(23.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 20.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Kitzmiller, MD (2022)
    • 20692.0%White alone
    • 73.1%Two or more races
    • 52.2%Hispanic
    • 10.4%American Indian alone

Races in Kitzmiller detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Kitzmiller, Maryland as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Kitzmiller is 266 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (34.4%), American (7.8%), Canadian (3.1%), English (3.1%), Irish (3.1%), Scottish (3.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1906

Elevation: 1600 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 1,136 people per square mile   (low).

Kitzmiller, Maryland map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.9%
Maryland:

15.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $875 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $573 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (84.1 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (219.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Elk Garden, WV (1.3 miles ),
Swanton, MD (2.3 miles),
Deer Park, MD (2.8 miles ),
Bloomington, MD (2.9 miles ),
Luke, MD (3.0 miles),
Piedmont, WV (3.1 miles ),
Westernport, MD (3.2 miles ),
Loch Lynn Heights, MD (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 39.39 N, Longitude: 79.18 W

Area code: 301

Distribution of median household income in Kitzmiller, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Kitzmiller, MD in 2022
Kitzmiller satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Maryland:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +25 (+9.0%).
Most common industries in Kitzmiller, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (17.6%)
  • Health care (13.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (33.3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (11.1%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (9.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.6%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (3.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (29.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.5%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Kitzmiller, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.8%)
  • Construction laborers (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.9%)
  • Carpenters (3.9%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction laborers (9.3%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.4%)
  • Carpenters (7.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Extraction workers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Cashiers (6.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)

Average climate in Kitzmiller, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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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 73.4. This is about average.

City:

73.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.138. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.138
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.20. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.20
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.149. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.149
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.62. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Kitzmiller-area historical tornado activity is below Maryland state average. It is 53% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.2 miles away from the Kitzmiller town center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/19/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.9 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kitzmiller-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 47% 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 122.5 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 158.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 185.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 226.9 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 119.4 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 126.1 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 Garrett County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Kitzmiller topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Kitzmiller:

  • MORAN MANOR NSG HM (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WESTERNPORT, MD)
  • CORNELL STREET GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 11 miles away; KEYSER, WV)
  • HEARTLAND OF KEYSER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; KEYSER, WV)
  • DENNETT ROAD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; OAKLAND, MD)
  • NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; KEYSER, WV)
  • HOSPICE OF GARRETT COUNTY (Hospital, about 12 miles away; OAKLAND, MD)
  • GARRETT CNTY HLTH DEPT (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; OAKLAND, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kitzmiller:

  • Frostburg State University (about 23 miles; Frostburg, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,944)
  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 31 miles; Cumberland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,407)
  • West Virginia University (about 45 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Fairmont State University (about 53 miles; Fairmont, WV; FT enrollment: 3,714)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 55 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 4,144)
  • Shenandoah University (about 58 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 60 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Kitzmiller Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Kitzmiller: Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Garrett County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

72.2%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Kitzmiller:

Marital status in Kitzmiller, MD
  • Never married: 28.5%
  • Now married: 53.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

For population 25 years and over in Kitzmiller:

  • High school or higher: 82.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kitzmiller, MD (based on Garrett County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,01556
Mainline Protestant4,02536
Catholic7712
Other2042
None19,082-
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: 5
Here:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.34 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

1.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Garrett County:

6.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Garrett County:

8.77 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.6%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

25.5%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.4%
Maryland:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Kitzmiller:

45.8%
Maryland:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

45.7%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

31.3
Maryland:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Kitzmiller:

21.4%
State:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Kitzmiller:

25.0%
Maryland:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Kitzmiller:

6.2
Maryland:

6.8

Overweight people:
Kitzmiller:

46.4%
Maryland:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

48.9%
Maryland:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Kitzmiller:

82.1%
Maryland:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Kitzmiller, MD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 2$5,181$31,0860$0
Financial Administration 1$1,984$23,8080$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$380
Totals for Government 3$7,165$28,6605$380

Kitzmiller government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $49,000 ($167.24)
    Financial Administration: $27,000 ($92.15)
    General Public Buildings: $18,000 ($61.43)
    General - Other: $14,000 ($47.78)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($40.96)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($20.48)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($13.65)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $75,000 ($255.97)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($40.96)
    General Public Building: $5,000 ($17.06)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $49,000 ($167.24)

Kitzmiller government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($51.19)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $7,000 ($23.89)
    Highways: $6,000 ($20.48)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $8,000 ($27.30)
    General Revenue - Other: $7,000 ($23.89)
    Donations From Private Sources: $7,000 ($23.89)
    Sale of Property: $2,000 ($6.83)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $121,000 ($412.97)
    Highways: $13,000 ($44.37)
  • Tax - Property: $37,000 ($126.28)
    Individual Income: $22,000 ($75.09)
    Public Utility License: $3,000 ($10.24)

Kitzmiller government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $91,000 ($310.58)

Strongest AM radio stations in Kitzmiller:

  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WMSG (1050 AM; 1 kW; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: OAKLAND MEDIA GROUP, INC)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WCBC (1270 AM; 5 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: CUMBERLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKLP (1390 AM; 1 kW; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WELD (690 AM; daytime; 2 kW; FISHER, WV; Owner: SOUTH BRANCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kitzmiller:

  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WKHJ (104.5 FM; MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD; Owner: SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, INC.)
  • WQZK-FM (94.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WKGO (106.1 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WLIC (97.1 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCBC-FM (107.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: PROSPERITAS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, L P)
  • WFRB-FM (105.3 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WWHC (92.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: OAKLAND MEDIA GROUP, INC)
  • WKMM (96.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: MARPAT CORPORATION)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WQZS (93.3 FM; MEYERSDALE, PA; Owner: ROGER WAHL)
  • WVSB (104.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: WEST VA. SCHS. FOR DEAF AND BLIND)
  • WAIJ (90.3 FM; GRANTSVILLE, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Kitzmiller:

  • WGPT (Channel 36; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W48AA (Channel 48; KEYSER, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)

Kitzmiller fatal accident list:

Apr 27, 1989 08:30 AM, Md0038, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 29, 1988 10:05 PM, Md0456, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 23, 1981 12:15 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.1mTotal length
  • 1,326Total average daily traffic
  • 133Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,444Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KA3EFX, Licensee ID: L00849006, Grant Date: 04/23/2014, Expiration Date: 07/14/2024, Certifier: James R Rudolph, Registrant: James R Rudolph, Kitzmiller, MD 21538


Most common first names in Kitzmiller, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1974.0 years
William1571.3 years
John1074.4 years
Charles873.4 years
George776.5 years
Mary780.0 years
Joseph673.3 years
Robert674.5 years
Harry574.4 years
Anna587.4 years
Most common last names in Kitzmiller, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Paugh2067.5 years
Tasker1470.9 years
Harvey1477.0 years
Wilson1381.5 years
Sharpless1281.5 years
Evans1175.5 years
Burrell878.0 years
Riggleman772.3 years
Stewart779.0 years
Phillips675.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kitzmiller, MD
  • 91.2%Utility gas
  • 3.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.8%Wood
  • 1.2%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kitzmiller, MD
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Kitzmiller compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median household income 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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