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Frostburg, Maryland

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Population in 2013: 8,700 (99% urban, 1% rural). Population change since 2000: +10.5%
 
Males: 4,241  (48.8%)
Females: 4,459  (51.2%)
Median resident age:  24.1 years
Maryland median age:  38.2 years

Zip codes: 21532.

Estimated median household income in 2013: $26,540 (it was $21,215 in 2000)
Frostburg:

$26,540
MD:

$72,483

Estimated per capita income in 2013: $15,522 (it was $13,821 in 2000)

Frostburg city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2013: $133,807 (it was $81,400 in 2000)
Frostburg:

$133,807
MD:

$280,200

Median gross rent in 2013: $545.

  • Races in Frostburg, MD (2013)

    Frostburg races chart
    • 7,23082.1%White alone
    • 1,00111.4%Black alone
    • 2572.9%Asian alone
    • 2342.7%Two or more races
    • 861.0%Hispanic
    • 70.08%American Indian alone
    • 70.08%Other race alone

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

Mar. 2013 cost of living index in Frostburg: 86.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
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Ancestries: German (25.1%), Irish (15.1%), English (8.3%), Italian (5.8%), United States (3.0%), Scottish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1839

Elevation: 2075 feet

Land area: 3.06 square miles.

Population density: 2,847 people per square mile   (average).

Frostburg,MD real estate house value index trend

Frostburg, Maryland map

For population 25 years and over in Frostburg:

  • High school or higher: 93.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 19.6%
  • Unemployed: 24.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Frostburg city:

  • Never married: 57.9%
  • Now married: 24.1%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

380 residents are foreign born (1.2% Africa, 0.9% Latin America, 0.5% Europe).

This city:

4.3%
Maryland:

14.2%



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists there were 35 registered sex offenders living in Frostburg, Maryland as of August 04, 2015.
The ratio of number of residents in Frostburg to the number of sex offenders is 252 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2013: $1,582 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2013: $1,693 (1.2%)

Frostburg satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (77.8 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (202.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Grahamtown, MD (0.8 miles ), Zihlman, MD (1.1 miles ), Eckhart Mines, MD (1.3 miles ), Midlothian, MD (1.4 miles ), Clarysville, MD (1.5 miles) , Shaft, MD (1.5 miles ), Carlos, MD (1.6 miles) , Vale Summit, MD (1.7 miles) .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $93,700
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $88,800
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $94,300
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $97,000
  • 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $194,400
  • 2003: 20 buildings, average cost: $102,200
  • 2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $192,000
  • 2005: 11 buildings, average cost: $162,600
  • 2006: 22 buildings, average cost: $136,400
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $201,900
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $245,900
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $230,600
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $213,800
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $225,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 39.65 N, Longitude: 78.93 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +535 (+6.1%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,619 (46.2%)

Area code: 301

Frostburg household income distribution Frostburg home values distribution

Crime rates in Frostburg by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Murders 0000000001100
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.012.811.00.00.0
Rapes 3201123102413
per 100,000 37.524.70.012.212.225.138.412.90.025.544.011.134.3
Robberies 1012140033554
per 100,000 12.50.012.224.512.250.10.00.039.138.355.055.345.8
Assaults 219582520121212124812
per 100,000 262.8110.961.297.8304.8250.6153.7154.7156.5153.244.088.4137.3
Burglaries 32445264676155375137636743
per 100,000 400.5542.3636.2782.5817.0764.4704.3476.9665.0472.5693.3740.4492.0
Thefts 145135138133125140146169133193147173170
per 100,000 1,814.81,664.01,688.51,626.11,524.21,754.41,869.62,178.41,734.32,464.61,617.71,911.81,945.1
Auto thefts 107995105574342
per 100,000 125.286.3110.1110.061.0125.364.064.491.351.133.044.222.9
Arson 0122001201100
per 100,000 0.012.324.524.50.00.012.825.80.012.811.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 294.7) 191.6149.1133.0160.8192.0212.9185.4162.3161.7217.7193.0170.1177.7

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City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

Crime rate in Frostburg detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 19 (15 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.72
Maryland average:

2.92
Unemployment in June 2014:
Here:

7.2%
Maryland:

6.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -1,204 (-13.3%).
Most common industries in 2013 (%)
Males Females
  • Educational services (26%)
  • Accommodation and food services (19%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (5%)
  • Educational services (26%)
  • Health care and social assistance (18%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Other services, except public administration (8%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
Most common occupations in 2013 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction and extraction occupations (11%)
  • Education, training, and library occupations (11%)
  • Management occupations (10%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (10%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (9%)
  • Sales and related occupations (8%)
  • Personal care and service occupations (8%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (19%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (16%)
  • Sales and related occupations (13%)
  • Education, training, and library occupations (9%)
  • Management occupations (8%)
  • Healthcare support occupations (8%)
  • Personal care and service occupations (6%)

Work and jobs in Frostburg: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Frostburg, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Frostburg-area historical tornado activity is below Maryland state average. It is 45% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.5 miles away from the Frostburg city center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.7 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused $4 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Frostburg-area historical earthquake activity is near Maryland state average. It is 84% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 148.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 178.5 miles away from Frostburg 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 160.1 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 153.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 287.8 miles away from Frostburg center
On 1/26/2001 at 03:03:20, a magnitude 4.4 (3.9 MB, 4.4 LG, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 186.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allegany County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Birthplace of: Charles J. Colgan - Politician, Jack Fisher - Baseball player, James Glenn Beall - Politician and Army soldier, John J. Hafer - Politician.

Hospitals and medical centers in Frostburg:

  • FROSTBURG HOSPITAL ECF (48 TARN TERRACE)
  • FROSTBURG VILLAGE (ONE KAYLOR CIRCLE RT36 & RT40)
  • WEST MD HEALTH SYST FROSTBURG NRSG AND REHAB CTR (48 TARN TERRACE)

Amtrak station near Frostburg:

  • 10 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.

Operable nuclear power plant near Frostburg:

  • 17 miles: Three Mile Island 1 in Londonderry Twp., PA.

College/University in Frostburg:

  • Frostburg State University (Full-time enrollment: 4,944; Location: 101 Braddock Road; Public; Website: www.frostburg.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Frostburg:

  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 11 miles; Cumberland, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,407)
  • University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (about 43 miles; Johnstown, PA; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 53 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 4,669)
  • Shenandoah University (about 54 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • West Virginia University (about 55 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 56 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 4,144)
  • Seton Hill University (about 57 miles; Greensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,167)

Public high school in Frostburg:

Private high school in Frostburg:

  • SALEM SCHOOL (Students: 33; Location: 605 SALEM DR; Grades: 2 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Frostburg:

Private elementary/middle school in Frostburg:

  • ST MICHAEL SCHOOL (Students: 86; Location: 56 E MAIN ST; Grades: PK - 5)
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Notable locations in Frostburg: Arboretum (A), Bobcat Stadium (B), Maplehurst Country Club (C), Frostburg Industrial Park (D), Frostburg University Police Department (E), Frostburg City Police Department (F), Frostburg Fire Department Station 1 (G), Frostburg Area Ambulance Service (H), Lane University Center (I), Harold J. Cordts Physical Education Center (J), Guild Center (K), Fuller House (L), Framptom Hall (M), Fine Arts Building (N), Edgewood Commons (O), Tawes Hall (P), Tawes Annex (Q), Sand Spring (R), Performing Arts Center (S), Compton Science Center (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Frostburg Shopping Village Shopping Center (1), Frostburg Plaza Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Frostburg include: Assembly of God Church (A), Dickerson African Methodist Episcopal Church (B), First Congregational Church (C), First English Baptist Church (D), First Presbyterian Church of Frostburg (E), Frostburg Church of the Brethren (F), Frostburg Church of the Nazarene (G), Frostburg Seventh Day Adventist Church (H), Frostburg United Methodist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Allegany Cemetery (1), Percy Cemetery (2), Mount Pleasant Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Frostburg include: Mount Pleasant Playground (1), Lions Park (2), Frostburg Recreational Complex (3), Frostburg Historic District (4), Frostburg Community Park (5), East End Playground (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Thrasher Carriage & Sleigh Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 19 Depot Terrace).

Hotels: Savage River Lodge (1600 Mount Aetna Road), Days Inn & Suites (Route 36), Gladstone Restaurant & Lounge (11 West Main Street), Frostburg Inn (147 East Main Street), Hampton Inn Frostburg (11200 New Georges Creek Road).

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

Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2012 was 88.9. This is about average.

City:

88.9
U.S.:

74.2

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2012 was 0.165. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.165
U.S.:

0.303

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 1.02. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.02
U.S.:

1.93

Ozone [ppb] level in 2012 was 36.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.0
U.S.:

32.0

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2012 was 8.52. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.52
U.S.:

9.14

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

WILDWATER INN (Address: 14452 NATIONAL PIKE , Population served: 33, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (AUG-24-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-30-2011), St Tech Assistance Visit (3 times from SEP-08-2011 to OCT-13-2011), St Compliance achieved (DEC-19-2011)
MASON DIXON CAMPGROUND (Serves PA, Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations

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

  • CITY OF FROSTBURG (Population served: 11,000, Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2013: 36.0%
(32.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 79.7% for Black residents, 55.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 34.1% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Maryland:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  42.8%
Whole state:  67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.7%
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: 0.1% of all households

People in group quarters in Frostburg in 2010:

  • 1,951 people in college/university student housing
  • 235 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 24 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
1,475 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) in 2000
210 people in nursing homes in 2000

Frostburg, Maryland environmental map by EPA

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Frostburg compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.

Banks with branches in Frostburg (2011 data):

  • Susquehanna Bank: Frostburg Plaza Branch at 10721 New Georges Creek Road Sw, branch established on 1973/08/21. Info updated 2012/02/28: Bank assets: $14,849.0 mil, Deposits: $10,294.4 mil, headquarters in Lititz, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 308 total offices, Holding Company: Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
  • First United Bank & Trust: Frostburg Branch at Route 36, branch established on 1987/04/17. Info updated 2010/09/21: Bank assets: $1,383.1 mil, Deposits: $1,034.0 mil, headquarters in Oakland, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 28 total offices, Holding Company: First United Corporation
  • PNC Bank, National Association: East Main Branch at 300 East Main Street, branch established on 1981/05/18. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Frostburg Branch at 10600 New Georges Creek Road Sw, branch established on 1928/01/01. 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

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Frostburg, Maryland:

  • Days Inn & Suites, 11100 New Georges Creek Rd, Frostburg, MD 21532 , Phone: (301) 689-2050
  • Fairlingers Hotel Gunter, 11 W Main St, Frostburg, MD 21532 , Phone: (301) 689-6511
  • Frostburg State Univ-cambridge Hall, 101 Braddock Rd, Frostburg, MD 21532 , Phone: (301) 687-4020, Fax: (301) 689-4737
  • Hampton Inn Frostburg, 11200 New George's Creek Rd, Frostburg, MD 21532 , Phone: (301) 689-1998, Fax: (301) 689-2920
All 4 fire-safe hotels and motels in Frostburg, Maryland

Educational Attainment (%) in 2013

School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2013

Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.8
Maryland average:

12.6

Frostburg travel time to work - commute Frostburg mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (50%)
  • Utility gas (40%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
  • Coal or coke (3%)
  • Wood (1%)

Presidential Elections Results

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Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Frostburg city (based on Allegany County data)

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
Allegany County:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

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

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:
This county:

12.5%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Allegany County:

28.9%
Maryland:

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

13.0%
State:

15.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2012)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 4$10,604$31,8121$1,719
Other Government Administration 1$5,949$71,3885$1,050
Police Protection - Officers 14$47,824$40,9920$0
Police - Other 3$5,746$22,9840$0
Streets and Highways 12$33,560$33,5600$0
Solid Waste Management 3$5,217$20,8680$0
Parks and Recreation 4$10,863$32,5890$0
Housing and Community Development(Local) 4$11,602$34,8060$0
Water Supply 6$14,017$28,0340$0
Totals for Government 51$145,382$34,2086$2,769

Frostburg government finances - Expenditure in 2002 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks & Recreation: $1,099,000 ($126.32)
    Police Protection: $28,000 ($3.22)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $1,557,000 ($178.97)
    Regular Highways: $810,000 ($93.10)
    Police Protection: $780,000 ($89.66)
    Sewerage: $706,000 ($81.15)
    General - Other: $612,000 ($70.34)
    Financial Administration: $358,000 ($41.15)
    Solid Waste Management: $139,000 ($15.98)
    Parks & Recreation: $131,000 ($15.06)
    Fire Protection: $95,000 ($10.92)
    Central Staff Services: $23,000 ($2.64)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $18,000 ($2.07)
    General Public Buildings: $15,000 ($1.72)
    Housing & Community Development: $6,000 ($0.69)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $342,000 ($39.31)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $858,000 ($98.62)
    Police Protection: $162,000 ($18.62)
    General - Other: $96,000 ($11.03)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,610,000 ($185.06)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $109,000 ($12.53)

Frostburg government finances - Revenue in 2002 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $863,000 ($99.20)
    Solid Waste Management: $268,000 ($30.80)
    All Other: $70,000 ($8.05)
    Parks & Recreation: $41,000 ($4.71)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $665,000 ($76.44)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $4,000 ($0.46)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $96,000 ($11.03)
    Rents: $73,000 ($8.39)
    Interest Earnings: $43,000 ($4.94)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,358,000 ($156.09)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,527,000 ($175.52)
    Highways: $350,000 ($40.23)
    Housing & Community Development: $131,000 ($15.06)
  • Tax - Property: $1,184,000 ($136.09)
    Other Selective Sales: $164,000 ($18.85)
    NEC: $142,000 ($16.32)

Frostburg government finances - Debt in 2002 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $2,432,000 ($279.54)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $6,816,000 ($783.45)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $215,000 ($24.71)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $6,828,000 ($784.83)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $2,404,000 ($276.32)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $203,000 ($23.33)
    Water Utilities: $27,000 ($3.10)

Frostburg government finances - Cash and Securities in 2002 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $2,112,000 ($242.76)

3.16% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($36,039 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.16%
Maryland average:

6.59%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
from Mineral County, WV  0.47% ($28,387 average AGI)
from Garrett County, MD  0.27% ($53,899)
from Washington County, MD  0.16% ($23,390)


3.84% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($36,743 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.84%
Maryland average:

6.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
to Mineral County, WV  0.58% ($34,899 average AGI)
to Garrett County, MD  0.22% ($40,214)
to Washington County, MD  0.15% ($30,289)

Strongest AM radio stations in Frostburg:

  • 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.)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WNTR (1230 AM; 1 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WTBO (1450 AM; 1 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WYSN (1330 AM; 5 kW; SOMERSET, PA; 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)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Frostburg:

  • WFRB-FM (105.3 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • 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.)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WCBC-FM (107.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: PROSPERITAS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, L P)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WAIJ (90.3 FM; GRANTSVILLE, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WQZS (93.3 FM; MEYERSDALE, PA; Owner: ROGER WAHL)
  • WQZK-FM (94.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVSB (104.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: WEST VA. SCHS. FOR DEAF AND BLIND)
  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKHJ (104.5 FM; MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD; Owner: SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Frostburg:

  • W43BP (Channel 43; CRESAPTOWN, MD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WGPT (Channel 36; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
Frostburg fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2013

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2013 (per 100,000 population)

See more detailed statistics of Frostburg fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2013 here

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Frostburg)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Frostburg, MD)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

40 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Frostburg)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 97709 , Serial Number: 108-709, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/10/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 89 E Main St, Frostburg, MD 21532

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
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 ORIGINATED4$123,24510$131,30624$114,0183$48,6675$90,938
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$02$132,8900$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$60,8608$123,6002$27,9852$74,615
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$07$133,4500$01$53,890
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$165,1900$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0017.00 , 0018.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$136,020
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$51,870
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0017.00 , 0018.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 31
  • Hazardous Condition: 3

Incident types - Frostburg

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Frostburg, MD
Most common first names in Frostburg, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary19579.9 years
John17974.4 years
William16974.5 years
James15874.1 years
Margaret10580.5 years
George10475.9 years
Charles9074.0 years
Joseph8874.5 years
Robert7970.1 years
Anna7580.5 years
Most common last names in Frostburg, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mckenzie8476.4 years
Miller7877.9 years
Smith5177.7 years
Thomas4576.6 years
Wilson3576.5 years
Davis3581.3 years
Lewis3477.4 years
Crowe3375.8 years
Skidmore2977.2 years
Williams2875.4 years
Businesses in Frostburg, MD
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1McDonald's1
Burger King1Pizza Hut1
Chick-Fil-A1Rite Aid1
Days Inn1Subway1
FedEx1U-Haul1
GNC1UPS1
Hilton1

Frostburg on our top lists:

  • #67 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 100 cities with old houses but young residents (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #21 (21532) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Welsh first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #24 (21532) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Scottish first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2006"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 1990-1999 to 2000-2003 (pop. 50,000+)"
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