Williamsport, Maryland

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Population in 2022: 2,084 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: +11.6%
 
Males: 997  (47.9%)
Females: 1,087  (52.1%)
Median resident age:

40.6 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 21795.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,780 (it was $34,243 in 2000)
Williamsport:

$55,780
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,560 (it was $16,179 in 2000)

Williamsport town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $228,047 (it was $96,300 in 2000)
Williamsport:

$228,047
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $209,119; detached houses: $197,074; townhouses or other attached units: $246,371; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $342,360

Median gross rent in 2022: $967.

March 2022 cost of living index in Williamsport: 133.4 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.6%
(21.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.0% for Black residents, 42.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 36.2% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Williamsport, MD (2022)
    • 1,57181.6%White alone
    • 1678.7%Two or more races
    • 1326.9%Black alone
    • 311.6%Hispanic
    • 50.3%American Indian alone
    • 30.2%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Williamsport, Maryland as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Williamsport is 256 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (33.1%), American (16.3%), English (7.5%), Irish (7.2%), Italian (4.1%), Iranian (3.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1823

Elevation: 420 feet

Land area: 1.08 square miles.

Population density: 1,925 people per square mile   (low).

Williamsport, Maryland map

113 residents are foreign born (2.7% Africa, 2.6% Asia).

This town:

5.9%
Maryland:

15.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,549 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,020 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (24.4 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (64.1 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (144.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Kemps Mill, MD (1.4 miles),
Pinesburg, MD (1.7 miles ),
Halfway, MD (1.8 miles ),
Wilson-Conococheague, MD (1.9 miles ),
Downsville, MD (1.9 miles ),
St. James, MD (2.1 miles ),
Charlton, MD (2.1 miles),
Falling Waters, WV (2.2 miles )

Latitude: 39.60 N, Longitude: 77.82 W

Area codes: 240, 301

Distribution of median household income in Williamsport, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Williamsport, MD in 2022

Property values in Williamsport, MD

Williamsport satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $70,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Maryland:

2.0%
Most common industries in Williamsport, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.4%)
  • Public administration (9.4%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Leather & allied products (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.8%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Leather & allied products (8.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.8%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.5%)
  • Public administration (10.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.0%)
  • Leather & allied products (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Williamsport, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Carpenters (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (9.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Electricians (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Cashiers (8.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.4%)

Average climate in Williamsport, 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 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 67.7. This is about average.

City:

67.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Williamsport-area historical tornado activity is near Maryland state average. It is 11% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 31.1 miles away from the Williamsport town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/16/1961, a category F3 tornado 35.0 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Williamsport-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 55% 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 117.0 miles away from Williamsport 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 188.4 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 107.1 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 114.5 miles away from Williamsport center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 223.6 miles away from Williamsport center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 127.1 miles away from Williamsport 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).
Williamsport topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Williamsport:

  • HOMEWOOD AT WILLIAMSPORT MD (16505 VIRGINIA AVENUE)
  • WILLIAMSPORT NURSING HOME (154 N. ARTIZAN STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Williamsport:

  • CLEARVIEW NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • GARLOCK MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • RAVENWOOD NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • JULIA MANOR HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSP. ECF (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • POTOMAC CENTER (Hospital, about 7 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-HAGERSTOWN (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)

Amtrak stations near Williamsport:

  • 6 miles: HAGERSTOWN (GREYHOUND STA., 10527 SHARPSTOWN PK.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar.
  • 13 miles: MARTINSBURG (229 E. MARTIN ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: HARPERS FERRY (POTOMAC ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Williamsport:

  • Hagerstown Community College (about 9 miles; Hagerstown, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,220)
  • Shepherd University (about 12 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • American Public University System (about 22 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)
  • Frederick Community College (about 24 miles; Frederick, MD; FT enrollment: 3,798)
  • Mount St Mary's University (about 26 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; FT enrollment: 2,313)
  • Shenandoah University (about 35 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • Gettysburg College (about 36 miles; Gettysburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,772)

Public high school in Williamsport:

Private high school in Williamsport:

  • CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL (Students: 39, Location: 12146 CEDAR RIDGE RD, Grades: 3-12, Boys only)

Public elementary/middle schools in Williamsport:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Williamsport: Williamsport Memorial Library (A), Williamsport City Hall (B), Williamsport Police Department (C), Williamsport Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company 2 (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Williamsport include: Calvary Temple (A), Rehoboth United Methodist Church (B), Saint Augustine Catholic Church (C), Williamsport Church of God (D), Williamsport United Methodist Church (E), Zion Lutheran Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Augustines Graveyard (1), River View Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Williamsport include: Potomac Park (1), Byron Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Williamsport Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 14 Springfield Lane), Allfirst Bank (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 104 East Potomac Street), Bens Amusement Machines Inc (Amusement & Theme Parks; 10714 Ewell Drive).

Hotels: Red Roof Inn Hagerstown (Williamsport) (310 E Potomac St # 2), Red Roof Inn (310 East Potomac Street).

Birthplace of: Boots Poffenberger - Baseball player, Dave Cole - Baseball player.

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

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

TOWN OF SHARPSBURG (Address: 16232 ELLIOTT PKWY , Population served: 1,360, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-10-2011), St Compliance achieved (JAN-17-2012), St Public Notif received (JAN-17-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-24-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-10-2008)
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
HIGHFIELD (Address: 16232 ELLIOTT PKWY , Population served: 1,141, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-24-2011)
MOUNT AETNA (Address: 16232 ELLIOTT PKWY , Population served: 688, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-13-2012)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-02-2012)
TOWN OF CLEAR SPRING (Address: 16232 ELLIOTT PKWY , Population served: 455, Groundwater under infl of surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-24-2011)
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) - In JAN-2010, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-30-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-05-2010)
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) - In APR-2006, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-14-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-14-2006)
YOGI BEARS JELLYSTONE PARK (Address: 16515 LAPPANS ROAD , Population served: 406, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-26-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-19-2010)
SANDY HOOK (Address: 16232 ELLIOTT PKWY , Population served: 220, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-24-2011)
BROOK LANE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (Address: 16232 ELLIOTT PKWY , Population served: 175, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • OCCT/SOWT Treatment Installation/Demonstration - In DEC-07-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (5 times from DEC-06-2010 to DEC-06-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-12-2014)
  • OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation - In APR-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-14-2010)
  • Public Education - In NOV-30-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-08-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-05-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (6 times from MAR-21-2013 to APR-22-2014)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-03-2010), St Public Notif requested (MAR-03-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-03-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-19-2010)
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between OCT-2005 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-21-2008), St Compliance achieved (AUG-25-2010)
CEDAR RIDGE CHILDRENS HOME (Address: 12146 CEDAR RIDGE ROAD , Population served: 45, Groundwater under infl of surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-13-2012)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-05-2012)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-31-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-09-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-12-2005)

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

  • TOWN OF WILLIAMSPORT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (Population served: 2,400, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
  • WILSON RURITAN (Address: 16204 NATIONAL PIKE , Population served: 308, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • BROAD LANE INC (Address: 15336 CLEAR SPRING ROAD , Serves WV, Population served: 289, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ELK RIDGE LAKE (Address: 16232 ELLIOTT PKWY , Population served: 93, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

56.6%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
106 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
126 people in nursing homes in 2000
4 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents in 2000

Banks with branches in Williamsport (2011 data):

  • The Columbia Bank: Homewood Retirement Center Branch at 16505 Virginia Avenue, branch established on 1984/01/16. Info updated 2011/10/27: Bank assets: $1,999.5 mil, Deposits: $1,528.6 mil, headquarters in Columbia, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 40 total offices, Holding Company: Fulton Financial Corporation
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Williamsport Branch at 14 West Potomac Street, branch established on 1815/01/01. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $76,887.1 mil, Deposits: $60,064.2 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 808 total offices, Holding Company: M&T Bank Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Williamsport:

Marital status in Williamsport, MD
  • Never married: 35.8%
  • Now married: 30.7%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 18.9%

For population 25 years and over in Williamsport:

  • High school or higher: 89.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Maryland average:

12.7

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Williamsport
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Williamsport, 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.
State:

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

2.83 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

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

6.43 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.2%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

28.8%
Maryland:

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

12.9%
Maryland:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.5%
State:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Williamsport:

43.5%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
Williamsport:

28.9
Maryland:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Williamsport:

18.7%
Maryland:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Williamsport:

7.9%
State:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Maryland:

6.8

Overweight people:
Williamsport:

28.4%
Maryland:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

58.0%
Maryland:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Williamsport:

74.6%
Maryland:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Williamsport, 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
Parks and Recreation 1$1,550$18,6000$0
Other Government Administration 1$4,340$52,0801$333
Other and Unallocable 0$0 6$17,475
Financial Administration 0$0 3$9,477
Totals for Government 2$5,890$35,34010$27,285

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

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $25,000 ($12.00)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,597,000 ($766.31)
    Sewerage: $654,000 ($313.82)
    Water Utilities: $419,000 ($201.06)
    Regular Highways: $186,000 ($89.25)
    Housing and Community Development: $167,000 ($80.13)
    Parks and Recreation: $154,000 ($73.90)
    General - Other: $133,000 ($63.82)
    General Public Buildings: $128,000 ($61.42)
    Financial Administration: $112,000 ($53.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $98,000 ($47.02)
    Police Protection: $77,000 ($36.95)
    Central Staff Services: $39,000 ($18.71)
    Local Fire Protection: $20,000 ($9.60)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $14,000 ($6.72)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $2,000 ($0.96)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $95,000 ($45.59)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $36,000 ($17.27)
    General Public Building: $25,000 ($12.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $431,000 ($206.81)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $471,000 ($226.01)
    Solid Waste Management: $105,000 ($50.38)
    Parks and Recreation: $71,000 ($34.07)
    Parking Facilities: $11,000 ($5.28)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $25,000 ($12.00)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $107,000 ($51.34)
    Donations From Private Sources: $93,000 ($44.63)
    General Revenue - Other: $14,000 ($6.72)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($1.44)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.48)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,627,000 ($780.71)
    Water Utilities: $384,000 ($184.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $78,000 ($37.43)
    Other: $37,000 ($17.75)
  • Tax - Property: $590,000 ($283.11)
    Individual Income: $140,000 ($67.18)
    Other Selective Sales: $24,000 ($11.52)
    Public Utility License: $12,000 ($5.76)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $3,000 ($1.44)
    Other License: $2,000 ($0.96)
    Amusements Sales: $1,000 ($0.48)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,060,000 ($988.48)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,912,000 ($917.47)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $148,000 ($71.02)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,445,000 ($693.38)
Businesses in Williamsport, MD
NameCountNameCount
Curves1Red Roof Inn1
FedEx2UPS1
MasterBrand Cabinets2Waffle House1
McDonald's1

Strongest AM radio stations in Williamsport:

  • WHAG (1410 AM; 1 kW; HALFWAY, MD; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WARK (1490 AM; 1 kW; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJEJ (1240 AM; 1 kW; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HAGERSTOWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFMD (930 AM; 5 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXTR (820 AM; 4 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Williamsport:

  • WKMZ (95.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WDLD (96.7 FM; HALFWAY, MD; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WSRT (92.1 FM; MERCERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WQCM (94.3 FM; GREENCASTLE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WAFY (103.1 FM; MIDDLETOWN, MD; Owner: FREDERICK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Williamsport:

  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)
  • WHAG-TV (Channel 25; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: QUORUM OF MARYLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWPB (Channel 31; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WWPX (Channel 60; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON-60 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WJAL (Channel 68; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • W44AA (Channel 44; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • Williamsport, Maryland
  • Fatal accident count40
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents52
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:18
  • Fatalities43
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents78
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Maryland average
  • Fatal accident count12144
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents18037
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons4447
  • Fatalities13415
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents31254
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents640
See more detailed statistics of Williamsport fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 525ft / 160mTotal length
  • $175,777,000Total costs
  • 322,888Total average daily traffic
  • 58,470Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Williamsport, MD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 2Before 1900
  • 11900-1909
  • 11920-1929
  • 21950-1959
  • 81960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Williamsport, MD

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Williamsport)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Williamsport, MD)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Williamsport)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: MAGNIFLIGHT LLC M24 ORION (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3777W, N3777W, N-3777W, Serial Number: 24181304, Year manufactured: 2018, Airworthiness Date: 08/18/2018, Certificate Issue Date: 01/30/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Edward J Remavege, 16261 River Bend Ct, Williamsport, MD 21795
  • Aircraft: ENGINEERING & RESEARCH 415-D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3888H, N3888H, N-3888H, Serial Number: 4589, Airworthiness Date: 09/08/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 09/22/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): James T Jr Lewis, 13525 Mellott Ln, Williamsport, MD 21795, Other Owners: James T Jr Co-Executor Lewis, Raymond C Co-Executor Eichel
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6D (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 52543, N52543, N-52543, Serial Number: 177RG1206, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 05/13/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 07/15/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Curtis L Berry, 16137 River Bend Ct, Williamsport, MD 21795
  • Aircraft: SOARING CONCEPTS INC SKY TREK (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582UL DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 70077, N70077, N-70077, Serial Number: 2004036, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 12/19/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 08/02/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Edward J Remavege, 16261 River Bend Ct, Williamsport, MD 21795
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 72959, N72959, N-72959, Serial Number: 10157, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 04/15/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 03/28/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Kevin R Holloway, 10711 Timothy Dr, Williamsport, MD 21795

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
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$227,9301$103,0605$179,6261$97,6501$62,780
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$00$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$02$183,0001$21,3900$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$02$187,3750$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0108.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$135,150
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2007 2003 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0108.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Williamsport, MD
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Williamsport, MD - Value

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 66. The highest number of fires - 114 took place in 2003, and the least - 34 in 2017. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Williamsport, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (52.8%), and Outside Fires (28.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Williamsport, MD
    • 59152.8%Structure Fires
    • 31628.2%Outside Fires
    • 18016.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 322.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Williamsport, MD
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Williamsport, MD
  • 56.2%Electricity
  • 42.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Williamsport, MD
  • 83.5%Electricity
  • 9.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.9%Utility gas
  • 2.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Williamsport compared to Maryland state average:

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

Williamsport on our top lists:

  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Chile (population 500+)"
  • #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"
There are 8 pilots and 7 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Larry E. Bowen (2)
  • Curtis L. Berry (2)
  • Larry Gene Aikens, Jr. (1)
  • Philip Meier (1)
  • John Bartel (1)

Total of 7 patent applications in 2008-2024.