Loch Lynn Heights, Maryland

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Population in 2022: 486 (98% urban, 2% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.6%
Males: 221  (45.6%)
Females: 265  (54.4%)
Median resident age:

42.4 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 21550.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,053 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Loch Lynn Heights:

$48,053
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,274 (it was $12,369 in 2000)

Loch Lynn Heights town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $110,485 (it was $62,500 in 2000)
Loch Lynn Heights:

$110,485
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $225,462; detached houses: $230,083; mobile homes: $147,627

Median gross rent in 2022: $793.

March 2022 cost of living index in Loch Lynn Heights: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.6%
(9.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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Ancestries: American (27.7%), German (25.3%), English (12.0%), Irish (9.0%), Welsh (6.0%), Italian (3.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1986

Elevation: 2438 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 1,539 people per square mile   (low).

Loch Lynn Heights, Maryland map

4 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.8%
Maryland:

15.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,365 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $919 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (79.3 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (228.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Mountain Lake Park, MD (0.9 miles ),
Oakland, MD (1.4 miles ),
Deer Park, MD (1.8 miles ),
Crellin, MD (2.2 miles ),
Hutton, MD (2.4 miles),
Gorman, MD (2.6 miles),
Bayard, WV (2.9 miles ),
Swanton, MD (3.0 miles)

Latitude: 39.39 N, Longitude: 79.37 W

Distribution of median household income in Loch Lynn Heights, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Loch Lynn Heights, MD in 2022
Loch Lynn Heights satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Maryland:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+1.3%).
Most common industries in Loch Lynn Heights, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (6.1%)
  • Wood products (5.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (11.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (9.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (8.7%)
  • Machinery (7.7%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (5.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (13.8%)
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Public administration (10.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.3%)
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.3%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (7.3%)
Most common occupations in Loch Lynn Heights, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Electricians (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electricians (7.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.7%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.8%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (4.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.6%)

Average climate in Loch Lynn Heights, 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 SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2019 was 12.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 1.82. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.82
U.S.:

1.51

Tornado activity:

Loch Lynn Heights-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Maryland state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/19/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.5 miles away from the Loch Lynn Heights town center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 tornado 2.9 miles away from the town center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Loch Lynn Heights-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 46% 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 128.6 miles away from Loch Lynn Heights 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 154.8 miles away from Loch Lynn Heights center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 179.4 miles away from Loch Lynn Heights center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 222.5 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 259.6 miles away from Loch Lynn Heights center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 125.5 miles away from Loch Lynn Heights 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 Garrett County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Loch Lynn Heights topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Loch Lynn Heights:

  • HOSPICE OF GARRETT COUNTY (Hospital, about 2 miles away; OAKLAND, MD)
  • DENNETT ROAD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; OAKLAND, MD)
  • OAKLAND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; OAKLAND, MD)
  • IDF - GARRETT DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; OAKLAND, MD)
  • GARRETT CNTY HLTH DEPT (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; OAKLAND, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Loch Lynn Heights:

  • Frostburg State University (about 30 miles; Frostburg, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,944)
  • West Virginia University (about 36 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 39 miles; Cumberland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,407)
  • Fairmont State University (about 43 miles; Fairmont, WV; FT enrollment: 3,714)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 54 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • Waynesburg University (about 56 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 60 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 4,669)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Garrett Medical Transport (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Garrett County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

77.3%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.4%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Loch Lynn Heights:

Marital status in Loch Lynn Heights, MD
  • Never married: 26.5%
  • Now married: 50.9%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 11.6%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Loch Lynn Heights:

  • High school or higher: 87.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Loch Lynn Heights, MD (based on Garrett County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,01556
Mainline Protestant4,02536
Catholic7712
Other2042
None19,082-
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: 5
Garrett County:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Garrett County:

0.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

1.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Garrett County:

6.07 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Garrett County:

8.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.6%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Garrett County:

25.5%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.4%
Maryland:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.0%
Maryland:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Loch Lynn Heights:

43.7%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
Loch Lynn Heights:

30.2
Maryland:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Loch Lynn Heights:

25.2%
State:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

18.6%
Maryland:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Loch Lynn Heights:

6.7
Maryland:

6.8

Overweight people:
Loch Lynn Heights:

43.3%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
Loch Lynn Heights:

52.4%
Maryland:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Loch Lynn Heights:

77.5%
Maryland:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Loch Lynn Heights, 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
Streets and Highways 1$2,429$29,1481$2,715
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$441
Totals for Government 1$2,429$29,1486$3,156

Loch Lynn Heights government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $82,000 ($168.72)
    Sewerage: $36,000 ($74.07)
    Regular Highways: $32,000 ($65.84)
    Financial Administration: $25,000 ($51.44)
    Solid Waste Management: $22,000 ($45.27)
    General Public Buildings: $18,000 ($37.04)
    Central Staff Services: $17,000 ($34.98)
    General - Other: $11,000 ($22.63)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($4.12)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($2.06)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $23,000 ($47.33)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($6.17)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $42,000 ($86.42)

Loch Lynn Heights government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $71,000 ($146.09)
    Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($47.33)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $34,000 ($69.96)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($4.12)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.06)
    Rents: $1,000 ($2.06)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $26,000 ($53.50)
    Highways: $10,000 ($20.58)
  • Tax - Property: $60,000 ($123.46)
    Individual Income: $22,000 ($45.27)
    Public Utility License: $4,000 ($8.23)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.06)

Loch Lynn Heights government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $528,000 ($1086.42)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $519,000 ($1067.90)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,000 ($16.46)

Loch Lynn Heights government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $501,000 ($1030.86)

Strongest AM radio stations in Loch Lynn Heights:

  • WMSG (1050 AM; 1 kW; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: OAKLAND MEDIA GROUP, INC)
  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WELD (690 AM; daytime; 2 kW; FISHER, WV; Owner: SOUTH BRANCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCBC (1270 AM; 5 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: CUMBERLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Loch Lynn Heights:

  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKHJ (104.5 FM; MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD; Owner: SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, INC.)
  • WWHC (92.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: OAKLAND MEDIA GROUP, INC)
  • W204BA (88.7 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: GRACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WKMM (96.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: MARPAT CORPORATION)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • 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.)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WQZK-FM (94.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WFRB-FM (105.3 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WQZS (93.3 FM; MEYERSDALE, PA; Owner: ROGER WAHL)
  • WFSP-FM (107.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: WFSP, INC.)
  • WCBC-FM (107.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: PROSPERITAS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, L P)
  • WRIJ (106.9 FM; MASONTOWN, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Loch Lynn Heights:

  • WGPT (Channel 36; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WNPB-TV (Channel 24; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)

Loch Lynn Heights fatal accident list:

Jun 9, 1989 12:15 AM, Co0371, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 17, 1976 08:30 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 17, 1975 08:30 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 5.1mTotal length
  • $44,000Total costs
  • 346Total average daily traffic
  • 16Total average daily truck traffic
  • 422Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • 407 Lothian St (Lat: 39.394250 Lon: -79.368917), Overall height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WPNJ998,
    Assigned Frequencies: 948.125 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/1998, Expiration Date: 10/01/2027, Phone: (301) 334-3800

  • 407 Lothian St (Lat: 39.394250 Lon: -79.368917), Overall height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WPNJ999,
    Assigned Frequencies: 948.125 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/1998, Expiration Date: 10/01/2027, Phone: (301) 334-3800

  • WKHJ RADIO, 407 Lothian Street (Lat: 39.393417 Lon: -79.367056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQXG212,
    Assigned Frequencies: 947.500 MHz, Grant Date: 02/24/2016, Expiration Date: 10/01/2027, Certifier: Robert M Stevens, Registrant: Broadcast Communications Ii, Inc., Greensburg, PA 15601, Phone: (724) 853-7000, Fax: (724) 853-7159, Email:

  • WMSG RADIO, 407 Lothian Street (Lat: 39.393417 Lon: -79.367056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQXG216,
    Assigned Frequencies: 946.500 MHz, Grant Date: 02/24/2016, Expiration Date: 08/01/2030, Certifier: Robert M Stevens, Registrant: Broadcast Communications Ii, Inc., Greensburg, PA 15601, Phone: (724) 853-7000, Fax: (724) 853-7159, Email:

  • WKTZ-FM RADIO, 407 Lothian Street (Lat: 39.393417 Lon: -79.367056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQXG218,
    Assigned Frequencies: 945.500 MHz, Grant Date: 02/24/2016, Expiration Date: 10/01/2027, Certifier: Robert M Stevens, Registrant: Broadcast Communications, Inc., Greensburg, PA 15601, Phone: (724) 853-7000, Fax: (724) 853-7159, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Loch Lynn Heights, MD
  • 62.2%Utility gas
  • 21.7%Electricity
  • 10.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.2%Wood
  • 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Loch Lynn Heights, MD
  • 39.2%Electricity
  • 31.4%Utility gas
  • 13.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.9%Other fuel


Loch Lynn Heights compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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