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Lonaconing, Maryland

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Population in 2022: 987 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -18.1%
 
Males: 471  (47.7%)
Females: 516  (52.3%)
Median resident age:

36.7 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 21539.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,107 (it was $27,434 in 2000)
Lonaconing:

$44,107
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,801 (it was $13,890 in 2000)

Lonaconing town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $80,363 (it was $51,200 in 2000)
Lonaconing:

$80,363
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $158,464; detached houses: $155,294; townhouses or other attached units: $189,231

Median gross rent in 2022: $626.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lonaconing: 82.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.5%

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  • Races in Lonaconing, MD (2022)
    • 99594.2%White alone
    • 292.7%Hispanic
    • 171.6%Asian alone
    • 60.6%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Black alone

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



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Lonaconing, Maryland as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lonaconing is 204 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (24.9%), English (12.0%), Scottish (11.1%), Polish (8.8%), Italian (7.6%), Scotch-Irish (7.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1890

Elevation: 1500 feet

Land area: 0.42 square miles.

Population density: 2,356 people per square mile   (low).

Lonaconing, Maryland map

40 residents are foreign born (3.0% Asia).

This town:

3.8%
Maryland:

15.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,094 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $858 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (80.4 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (206.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Detmold, MD (1.0 miles),
Nikep, MD (1.2 miles),
Gilmore, MD (1.4 miles),
Moscow, MD (1.4 miles ),
Midland, MD (1.5 miles ),
Barton, MD (1.7 miles ),
Klondike, MD (1.8 miles),
Ocean, MD (1.8 miles)

Latitude: 39.56 N, Longitude: 78.98 W

Area code: 301

Distribution of median household income in Lonaconing, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lonaconing, MD in 2022
Lonaconing satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $107,500
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Lonaconing, MD residents
Average permit cost in Lonaconing, MD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Maryland:

2.0%
Most common industries in Lonaconing, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.9%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.4%)
  • Public administration (9.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.1%)
  • Paper (6.7%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.9%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Lonaconing, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.6%)

Average climate in Lonaconing, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Lonaconing, Maryland average temperatures Lonaconing, Maryland average precipitation Lonaconing, Maryland humidity Lonaconing, Maryland wind speed Lonaconing, Maryland snowfall Lonaconing, Maryland sunshine Lonaconing, 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 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 9.9 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 6.8 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 5.7 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 9.9 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 9.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Lonaconing-area historical tornado activity is below Maryland state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Lonaconing town center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.4 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused $4 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lonaconing-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 49% 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 127.6 miles away from Lonaconing 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 152.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 181.6 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 124.5 miles away from Lonaconing center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 242.7 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 132.7 miles away from Lonaconing 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 Allegany County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lonaconing topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Lonaconing:

  • EGLE NURSING HOME (57 JACKSON STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Lonaconing:

  • MORAN MANOR NSG HM (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WESTERNPORT, MD)
  • FROSTBURG HOSPITAL ECF (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FROSTBURG, MD)
  • WEST MD HEALTH SYST FROSTBURG NRSG AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FROSTBURG, MD)
  • HOSPICE OF POTOMAC VALLEY HOSP (Hospital, about 9 miles away; KEYSER, WV)
  • NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; KEYSER, WV)
  • CORNELL STREET GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 10 miles away; KEYSER, WV)
  • HEARTLAND OF KEYSER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; KEYSER, WV)

Amtrak station near Lonaconing:

  • 14 miles: CUMBERLAND (E. HARRISON ST. & QUEEN CITY DR.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lonaconing:

  • Frostburg State University (about 7 miles; Frostburg, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,944)
  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 15 miles; Cumberland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,407)
  • University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (about 50 miles; Johnstown, PA; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Shenandoah University (about 52 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • West Virginia University (about 53 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 53 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 4,144)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 56 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 4,669)

Public elementary/middle schools in Lonaconing:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lonaconing: Good Will Volunteer Fire Company 1 (A), Georges Creek Ambulance Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Koontz Run (A), Jackson Run (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Lonaconing: Lonaconing Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Allegany County 777-5911 (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 76 Main Street).

Birthplace of: Binger Hermann - Politician, Lefty Grove - Major League Baseball pitcher.

Allegany County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lonaconing and their reported violations in the past:

RAWLINGS HEIGHTS WATER COMPANY (Population served: 700, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation - In APR-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-26-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUL-05-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - In OCT-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-21-2013)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-31-2009)
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - In APR-01-2008, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: Fed FAO issued (MAY-20-2008), Fed Compliance achieved (JUN-25-2008)
  • Single Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) - In JUL-2007, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUL-29-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-31-2007)
  • Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) - In JAN-2006, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-15-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAR-31-2006)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 8 other older monitoring violations
SAVAGE MOUNTAIN BOYS CAMP (Address: 164 FREEDOM LANE , Population served: 45, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 12 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lonaconing that have no violations reported:

  • MIDLAND-LONACONING (Address: 7 JACKSON STREET , Population served: 5,600, Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.4%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.9%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
64 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
64 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Lonaconing:

Marital status in Lonaconing, MD
  • Never married: 29.2%
  • Now married: 43.1%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 15.9%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

For population 25 years and over in Lonaconing:

  • High school or higher: 90.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.2%
  • Unemployed: 9.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lonaconing, MD (based on Allegany County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant13,96466
Evangelical Protestant11,01574
Catholic8,83810
Other1,2007
Black Protestant2892
None39,781-
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: 19
Allegany County:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Here:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Here:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 52
Here:

7.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

12.5%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.9%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.0%
Maryland:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.1%
State:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.1%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.1
Maryland:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lonaconing:

22.8%
Maryland:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Lonaconing:

21.8%
Maryland:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lonaconing:

6.9
Maryland:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

42.8%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
Lonaconing:

53.2%
Maryland:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Lonaconing:

76.4%
Maryland:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lonaconing, 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
Other Government Administration 6$4,673$9,3460$0
Streets and Highways 2$6,799$40,7940$0
Financial Administration 1$4,034$48,4080$0
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$1,966
Totals for Government 9$15,505$20,6731$1,966

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $3,000 ($3.04)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($2.03)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $969,000 ($981.76)
    Regular Highways: $179,000 ($181.36)
    Parks and Recreation: $32,000 ($32.42)
    General - Other: $28,000 ($28.37)
    Police Protection: $27,000 ($27.36)
    Financial Administration: $22,000 ($22.29)
    Central Staff Services: $18,000 ($18.24)
    General Public Buildings: $17,000 ($17.22)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $99,000 ($100.30)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $190,000 ($192.50)

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

  • Charges - Other: $5,000 ($5.07)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $243,000 ($246.20)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($3.04)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($4.05)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($3.04)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($1.01)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $876,000 ($887.54)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $775,000 ($785.21)
    Highways: $43,000 ($43.57)
    Other: $4,000 ($4.05)
  • Tax - Property: $170,000 ($172.24)
    Amusements Sales: $38,000 ($38.50)
    Other Selective Sales: $13,000 ($13.17)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $3,000 ($3.04)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($3.04)

Lonaconing government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,226,000 ($6308.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,461,000 ($5532.93)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $765,000 ($775.08)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $404,000 ($409.32)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $628,000 ($636.27)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lonaconing:

  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WCBC (1270 AM; 5 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: CUMBERLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WKLP (1390 AM; 1 kW; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WNTR (1230 AM; 1 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WYSN (1330 AM; 5 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lonaconing:

  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKGO (106.1 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WLIC (97.1 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • 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.)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WQZK-FM (94.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WAIJ (90.3 FM; GRANTSVILLE, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WQZS (93.3 FM; MEYERSDALE, PA; Owner: ROGER WAHL)
  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKHJ (104.5 FM; MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD; Owner: SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, INC.)
  • WVSB (104.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: WEST VA. SCHS. FOR DEAF AND BLIND)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Lonaconing:

  • W43BP (Channel 43; CRESAPTOWN, MD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WGPT (Channel 36; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)

Lonaconing fatal accident list:

Jun 27, 1991 10:28 PM, 36, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 6, 1991 08:55 PM, 36, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 5, 1989 04:25 PM, 41, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 23, 1984 04:30 AM, Md0036, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 18, 1982 09:28 PM, Md0036, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Apr 5, 1980 00:55 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 8, 1980 04:30 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 16.7mTotal length
  • $196,000Total costs
  • 25,407Total average daily traffic
  • 2,755Total average daily truck traffic
  • 35,645Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Lonaconing)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Dans Mountain State Park (Lat: 39.557306 Lon: -78.947528), Call Sign: KNHT493,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.325 MHz, Grant Date: 10/18/2023, Expiration Date: 11/25/2033, Registrant: Maryland Department Of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: (410) 260-8843, Fax: (410) 260-8878, Email:

  • Dans Mountain State Park (Lat: 39.557306 Lon: -78.947528), Call Sign: KNHT494, Licensee ID: L00001771,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.145 MHz, Grant Date: 10/18/2023, Expiration Date: 11/25/2033, Registrant: Maryland Department Of Natural Resources, 11400 Ppg Road Se, Cumberland, MD 21502, Phone: (410) 279-5926, Fax: (410) 260-8404, Email:

  • Lat: 39.567306 Lon: -78.979472, Call Sign: WQBB872,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.175 MHz, Grant Date: 09/16/2004, Expiration Date: 09/16/2014, Cancellation Date: 11/22/2014, Certifier: James Dawson, Registrant: T.W.R. Communications, Cumberland, MD 21501-0299, Phone: (301) 777-2692, Fax: (301) 777-7845


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • 1269618, 0.99 Miles Se Of Charlestownn Rd. Sw, 0.66 Miles Nw Of Middle Ridge Rd. Sw (Lat: 39.546583 Lon: -78.942389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WQTH990,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10715.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10715.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 10715.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 02/07/2014, Expiration Date: 02/07/2024, Cancellation Date: 08/21/2019, Certifier: Daniel Walz, Registrant: Argos Engineering, LLC, 7400 Beaufront Springs Drive, #300, Richmond, VA 23225, Phone: (804) 368-1639

  • MVC-TWR002, 17800 Jackson Mountain Road (Lat: 39.557056 Lon: -78.981111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 79.3 m, Overall height: 80.5 m, Call Sign: WRCN429,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 11/19/2018, Expiration Date: 11/19/2028, Certifier: Brandon G Sloan, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • Liberty Tower, 17800 Jackson Mountain Road (Lat: 39.557056 Lon: -78.981111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 79.3 m, Overall height: 80.5 m, Call Sign: WRDT898,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/18/2019, Expiration Date: 07/18/2029, Certifier: Beth Thomas, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • 7CMB047A, 17800 Jackson Mountain Road (Lat: 39.557056 Lon: -78.981111), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 79.3 m, Overall height: 80.5 m, Call Sign: WRMN200,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 05/05/2021, Expiration Date: 05/05/2031, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • BARTON, 4.6 Miles W Of (Lat: 39.583444 Lon: -79.046778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WHO877,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 01/25/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/27/2014, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED0$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$54,710
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
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Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0021.00

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 22. The highest number of fires - 46 took place in 2009, and the least - 2 in 2002. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Lonaconing, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (73.4%), and Outside Fires (15.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Lonaconing, MD
    • 27373.4%Structure Fires
    • 5615.1%Outside Fires
    • 256.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 184.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Lonaconing, MD
Most common first names in Lonaconing, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William8173.5 years
Mary7382.4 years
John6977.1 years
James6373.7 years
Margaret3585.4 years
Charles3174.2 years
Thomas2674.3 years
Robert2474.2 years
George2276.4 years
Elizabeth2283.5 years
Most common last names in Lonaconing, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Green3777.3 years
Miller3177.8 years
Broadwater2975.5 years
Smith2778.5 years
Beeman2778.4 years
Wilson1873.2 years
Crowe1878.8 years
Robertson1875.2 years
Fazenbaker1674.6 years
Warnick1674.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lonaconing, MD
  • 64.3%Utility gas
  • 21.6%Electricity
  • 4.8%Wood
  • 4.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lonaconing, MD
  • 47.3%Electricity
  • 33.3%Utility gas
  • 17.6%Wood
  • 1.8%Coal or coke


Lonaconing compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Lonaconing on our top lists:

  • #15 on the list of "Top 100 safest cities (lowest city-data.com crime index)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
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