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Gapland, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 109.
Males: 53  (48.6%)
Females: 56  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

47.3 years
Maryland median age:

34.4 years

Zip code: 21779

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,244
Gapland:

$69,244
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,008

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

$283,600
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: over $1,000,000; detached houses: over $1,000,000
March 2022 cost of living index in Gapland: 132.0 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 620 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (12.9 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (48.5 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (140.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Brownsville, MD (1.2 miles),
Burkittsville, MD (1.4 miles),
Trego-Rohrersville Station, MD (1.4 miles),
Yarrowsburg, MD (1.5 miles),
Rohrersville, MD (1.6 miles),
Mount Briar, MD (1.8 miles),
Garretts Mill, MD (1.9 miles ),
Dargan, MD (2.1 miles)

Latitude: 39.40 N, Longitude: 77.66 W

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 80.4. This is about average.

City:

80.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.7
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 13.5 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 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.64
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Gapland-area historical tornado activity is near Maryland state average. It is 1% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 30.0 miles away from the Gapland place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 9/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 48.1 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gapland-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 104.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 203.9 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 107.4 miles away from Gapland center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 102.1 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 115.1 miles away from Gapland center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 126.3 miles away from Gapland 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 Gapland:

  • REEDERS MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BOONSBORO, MD)
  • VINDOBONA NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD)
  • CANTERBURY CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV)
  • FAHRNEY-KEEDY MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BOONSBORO, MD)
  • GOLDEN LIVING CENTER - FREDERICK (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)
  • CITIZENS NSG HOME OF FREDERICK (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)
  • JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; RANSON, WV)

Amtrak stations near Gapland:

  • 7 miles: HARPERS FERRY (POTOMAC ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 13 miles: HAGERSTOWN (GREYHOUND STA., 10527 SHARPSTOWN PK.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar.
  • 14 miles: FREDERICK (GREYHOUND STA., 27 E. ALL SAINTS ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gapland:

  • Shepherd University (about 9 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,745)
  • American Public University System (about 14 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)
  • Frederick Community College (about 14 miles; Frederick, MD; FT enrollment: 3,798)
  • Hagerstown Community College (about 16 miles; Hagerstown, MD; FT enrollment: 3,220)
  • Mount St Mary's University (about 26 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; FT enrollment: 2,313)
  • Shenandoah University (about 32 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • Montgomery College (about 35 miles; Rockville, MD; FT enrollment: 17,999)

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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:

2.5 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.1%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Gapland:

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

For population 25 years and over in Gapland:

  • 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:

0.0
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gapland, 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.
Maryland:

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

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 15
This 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
Here:

6.43 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

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

10.2%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

28.8%
State:

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

12.9%
Maryland:

15.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Gapland:

  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WXTR (820 AM; 4 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WFMD (930 AM; 5 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMRE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTOWN, WV; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WAGE (1200 AM; 5 kW; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: RADIO WAGE, INC.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gapland:

  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • 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)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WAFY (103.1 FM; MIDDLETOWN, MD; Owner: FREDERICK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WXVA-FM (98.3 FM; CHARLES TOWN, WV; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKMZ (95.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQCM (94.3 FM; GREENCASTLE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSRT (92.1 FM; MERCERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WDLD (96.7 FM; HALFWAY, MD; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSHC (89.7 FM; SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV; Owner: SHEPHERD COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS)

TV broadcast stations around Gapland:

  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • 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.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Edward T Richardson, 3204 Gapland Road (Lat: 39.394667 Lon: -77.665194), Type: 33.2, Overall height: 32 m, Registrant: Liberty Towers, LLC, Mhofe@chesapeaketowers.Com, , Rockv-ille, Phone: (202) 420-7300

  • Edward T Richardson, 3204 Gapland Road (Lat: 39.394667 Lon: -77.665194), Type: 33.2, Overall height: 32 m, Registrant: Liberty Towers, LLC, Mhofe@chesapeaketowers.Com, , Rockv-ille, Phone: (202) 420-7300

  • Michael E Hofe, 19845 Victor Lane (Lat: 39.394667 Lon: -77.665194), Type: 33.2, Overall height: 32 m, Registrant: Liberty Towers, LLC, Mhofe@libertytowers.Com, , Rockv-ille, Phone: (202) 420-7300

  • Michael E Hofe, 19845 Victor Lane (Lat: 39.394667 Lon: -77.665194), Type: 33.2, Overall height: 32 m, Registrant: Chesapeake Towers, LLC, Mhofe@libertytowers.Com, , Rockv-ille, Phone: (202) 420-7300

  • Edward T Richardson, 19845 Victor Lane (Lat: 39.394667 Lon: -77.665194), Type: 33.2, Overall height: 32 m, Registrant: Chesapeake Towers, LLC, Mhofe@libertytowers.Com, , Rockv-ille, Phone: (202) 420-7300

  • Edward G Roach, 19845 Victor Lane (Lat: 39.394667 Lon: -77.665194), Type: 33.2, Structure height: 24043 m, Overall height: 32 m, Registrant: Chesapeake Towers, LLC, Mhofe@libertytowers.Com, , Rockv-ille, Phone: (202) 420-7300


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gapland, MD
  • 100.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Gapland 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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