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Big Pool, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 82.
Males: 38  (47.5%)
Females: 44  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

34.3 years
Maryland median age:

34.4 years

Zip code: 21711

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,244
Big Pool:

$69,244
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,008

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

$283,600
MD:

$398,100

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 Big Pool: 132.0 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Big Pool, Maryland as of July 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Big Pool is 63 to 1.


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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 420 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (34.6 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (72.8 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (154.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Ernstville, MD (0.9 miles),
Indian Springs, MD (1.3 miles),
Pecktonville, MD (1.9 miles),
Hedgesville, WV (2.2 miles ),
Clear Spring, MD (2.3 miles ),
Charlton, MD (2.5 miles),
Falling Waters, WV (2.8 miles ),
Pinesburg, MD (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 39.62 N, Longitude: 78.02 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Maryland:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 80.1. This is about average.

City:

80.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 16.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.64. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.64
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Big Pool-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Maryland state average. It is 19% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 43.4 miles away from the Big Pool place center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 4/16/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 39.5 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Big Pool-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 54% 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 118.6 miles away from Big Pool 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 179.8 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 115.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 214.4 miles away from Big Pool center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 116.0 miles away from Big Pool center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 128.0 miles away from Big Pool center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

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

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Big Pool:

  • HEARTLAND OF MARTINSBURG (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MARTINSBURG, WV)
  • BMA - MARTINSBURG (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; MARTINSBURG, WV)
  • WILLIAMSPORT NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WILLIAMSPORT, MD)
  • PANHANDLE HOME HEALTH, INC. (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; MARTINSBURG, WV)
  • HOMEWOOD AT WILLIAMSPORT MD (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WILLIAMSPORT, MD)
  • GABOYA PLACE GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MARTINSBURG, WV)
  • SOUTHSIDE GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 13 miles away; MARTINSBURG, WV)

Amtrak stations near Big Pool:

  • 12 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.
  • 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 Big Pool:

  • Shepherd University (about 18 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,745)
  • Hagerstown Community College (about 19 miles; Hagerstown, MD; FT enrollment: 3,220)
  • American Public University System (about 25 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)
  • Shenandoah University (about 33 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • Frederick Community College (about 35 miles; Frederick, MD; FT enrollment: 3,798)
  • Mount St Mary's University (about 36 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; FT enrollment: 2,313)
  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 39 miles; Cumberland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,407)

Points of interest:

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Church in Big Pool: Saint Paul United Methodist Church (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:

2.9 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

78.6%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.6%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Big Pool:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 100.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Big Pool:

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

5.0
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Big Pool, 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
This county:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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
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%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

28.8%
Maryland:

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

12.9%
Maryland:

15.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Big Pool:

  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WEPM (1340 AM; 1 kW; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WRNR (740 AM; 0 kW; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: SHENANDOAH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Big Pool:

  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WDHC (93.5 FM; BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV; Owner: CAPPER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WSRT (92.1 FM; MERCERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKMZ (95.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WSKE (104.3 FM; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)

TV broadcast stations around Big Pool:

  • WWPB (Channel 31; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WHAG-TV (Channel 25; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: QUORUM OF MARYLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)
  • WWPX (Channel 60; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON-60 LICENSE, INC.)
  • W44AA (Channel 44; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WJAL (Channel 68; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • Big Pool, Maryland
  • Fatal accident count12
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents14
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:5
  • Fatalities13
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents25
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Maryland average
  • Fatal accident count6071
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents9140
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1853
  • Fatalities6686
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents16317
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents494
See more detailed statistics of Big Pool fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 8.0mTotal length
  • $1,331,000Total costs
  • 40,375Total average daily traffic
  • 3,226Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Fort Frederick State Park Office (Lat: 39.616750 Lon: -78.000556), Call Sign: KQP649,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.325 MHz, Grant Date: 04/29/2014, Expiration Date: 07/24/2024, Registrant: Maryland Department Of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Ave, E-3, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: (410) 260-8843, Fax: (410) 260-8878, Email:


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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 7. The highest number of fires - 14 took place in 2013, and the least - 1 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Big Pool, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (36.8%), and Outside Fires (36.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Big Pool, MD
    • 4336.8%Structure Fires
    • 4336.8%Outside Fires
    • 2924.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Big Pool, MD
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Big Pool, MD
  • 100.0%Electricity


Big Pool compared to Maryland state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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