U.S. Cities - City-Data Homepage  
Rohrersville, Maryland forum City-Data.com Homepage

Rohrersville, Maryland



Jump to a detailed profile or search
site with Google Custom Search

Back to Rohrersville, MD housing info, Washington County, Maryland, MD smaller cities, MD small cities, All Cities.


We are giving away $1200 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures!

  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map

Washington County

Population in 2010: 175. Population change since 2000: +2.9%
Males: 77  (44.0%)
Females: 98  (56.0%)

Median resident age:  35.8 years
Maryland median age:  41.7 years

Zip code: 21779

Estimated median household income in 2009: $47,973 (it was $61,607 in 2000)
Rohrersville:

$47,973
Maryland:

$69,272
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,583

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $214,479 (it was $137,500 in 2000)
Rohrersville:

$214,479
Maryland:

$318,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $228,349; Detached houses: $228,349

Median gross rent in 2009: $715.

Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 21779

Rohrersville, MD residents, houses, and apartments details

Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for: near:  
Options
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2005-2010 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram
Rohrersville races chart
  • White alone - 173 (98.9%)
  • Black alone - 1 (0.6%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (0.6%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Rohrersville: 108.5 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Rohrersville, MD forum
Discuss Rohrersville, Maryland on our local forum with over 1,500,000 registered users

Latest news from Rohrersville, MD collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: United States (80.0%), German (22.4%), English (7.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 624 feet

Land area: 0.83 square miles.

Population density: 210 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



Home Value Estimate
Address:
 Unit (optional):
City
 State
 Zip


Recent Home Sales
Address:
City
State
Zip
Min Price (optional)

Max Price (optional)
Prioritization:



Rohrersville, Maryland map

For population 25 years and over in Rohrersville:

  • High school or higher: 87.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 13.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Rohrersville CDP:

  • Never married: 38.0%
  • Now married: 52.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

14 residents are foreign born (8.2% Europe).

This place:  8.2%
Maryland:  9.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,310 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)

Rohrersville satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (13.0 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (50.3 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (139.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Burkittsville, MD (1.9 miles) , Keedysville, MD (2.0 miles ), Sharpsburg, MD (2.2 miles ), Boonsboro, MD (2.2 miles ), District 3, Middletown, MD (2.5 miles ), Middletown, MD (2.5 miles ), Myersville, MD (2.7 miles ), Shepherdstown, WV (2.8 miles ).

Latitude: 39.44 N, Longitude: 77.66 W

Rohrersville household income distribution Rohrersville home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.7%
Maryland:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (88%)
  • Manufacturing (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (0%)
  • Finance and insurance (46%)
  • Health care and social assistance (40%)
  • Retail trade (14%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)


Average climate in Rohrersville, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Rohrersville, Maryland average temperatures Rohrersville, Maryland average precipitation
 
Rohrersville, Maryland humidity		  
Rohrersville, Maryland wind speed
 
Rohrersville, Maryland snowfall		  
Rohrersville, Maryland sunshine
 
Rohrersville, Maryland clear and cloudy days		  

Back to the top

Tornado activity:

Rohrersville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Maryland state average. It is 46% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.5 miles away from the Rohrersville place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 9/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 50.5 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rohrersville-area historical earthquake activity is below Maryland state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 89.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/15/1991 at 07:16:07, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 93.2 miles away from Rohrersville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Hospitals/medical centers near Rohrersville:

  • FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)
  • JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; RANSON, WV)
  • MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)

Political contributions by individuals in Rohrersville, MD

Amtrak stations near Rohrersville:

  • 9 miles: HARPERS FERRY (POTOMAC ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 10 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 Rohrersville:

  • Shepherd University (about 8 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,351)
  • Frederick Community College (about 14 miles; Frederick, MD; FT enrollment: 2,359)
  • American Public University System (about 15 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 5,448)
  • Shenandoah University (about 33 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 2,432)
  • Montgomery College (about 36 miles; Rockville, MD; FT enrollment: 10,379)
  • Gettysburg College (about 36 miles; Gettysburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,517)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 43 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 2,061)

Click to draw/clear place borders

Church in Rohrersville: Bethel United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Rohersville Cemetery (1). 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
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI  Ozone  PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 34.5. This is about average.
City:

34.5
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.6
U.S.:

9.6
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2004 was 20.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

20.6
U.S.:

22.9


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 18.5%

Average household size:
This place:  3.0 people
Maryland:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  79.3%
Whole state:  69.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  6.6%
Whole state:  5.6%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Rohrersville, MD


Rohrersville compared to Maryland state average:

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


Back to the top

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (39%)
  • Electricity (33%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (28%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Washington County Maryland:


2008 Presidential Election results in Washington County Maryland:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Rohrersville (based on Washington County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 44.74%
Here44.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Church of ChristAssemblies of God
Adherents18.2%18.1%14.5%5.2%4.2%
Congregations13.9%4.8%10.7%5.9%3.2%
NameChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Church of the BrethrenSouthern Baptist ConventionOther
Adherents4.0%3.8%3.5%3.4%25.1%
Congregations4.8%2.7%5.9%5.3%42.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25
Here:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

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

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:
Washington County:

10.2%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.8%
State:

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

12.9%
Maryland:

15.5%

7.23% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($43,964 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.23%
Maryland average:

7.95%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($414 average AGI)
Washington County:

0.09%
Maryland average:

0.25%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Frederick County, MD  2.30% ($49,550 average AGI)
from Montgomery County, MD  0.84% ($53,281)
from Franklin County, PA  0.47% ($34,733)


6.19% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($42,417 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.19%
Maryland average:

8.13%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($190 average AGI)
Washington County:

0.04%
Maryland average:

0.13%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Franklin County, PA  1.32% ($51,267 average AGI)
to Frederick County, MD  0.79% ($37,246)
to Berkeley County, WV  0.58% ($43,625)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rohrersville:

  • 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)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rohrersville:

  • 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.)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKMZ (95.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WXVA-FM (98.3 FM; CHARLES TOWN, WV; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • 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 Rohrersville:

  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • 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:

4
  • Michael E Hofe, 2926 Rohrersville Road (Lat: 39.396944 Lon: -77.656389), Type: Pole, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 51.8 m, Licensee ID: L00136875
    Registrant: Midwest Tower Partners, LLC, 4455 Connecticut Ave., Nw, Ste A400, Washington, DC 20008-2343, Phone: (202) 420-7300, Email:
  • Michael E Hofe, 2926 Rohrersville Road (Lat: 39.396944 Lon: -77.656389), Type: Pole, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 51.8 m, Licensee ID: L00246770
    Registrant: 2926 Rohrersville Road, Rohrersville, MD 21779, Phone: (301) 667-0001, Email:
  • Michael E Hofe, 2926 Rohrersville Road (Lat: 39.396944 Lon: -77.656389), Type: Pole, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 51.8 m, Licensee ID: L00246770
    Registrant: 2926 Rohrersville Road, Rohrersville, MD 21779, Phone: (301) 667-0001, Email:
  • Michael E Hofe, 2926 Rohrersville Road (Lat: 39.396944 Lon: -77.656389), Type: Pole, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 51.8 m, Licensee ID: L00246770
    Registrant: 2926 Rohrersville Road, Rohrersville, MD 21779, Phone: (301) 667-0001, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KD4JEY
    Grant Date: 03/06/1996, Expiration Date: 03/17/2002, Cancellation Date: 03/18/2004
    Registrant: Elizabeth S Vahey, 20326 Bent Willow Rd, Rohrersville, MD 21779-1102
  • Call Sign: WB3DVY, Licensee ID: L00246770
    Grant Date: 10/03/1996, Expiration Date: 10/03/2006, Cancellation Date: 06/17/2000
    Registrant: Michael E Hofe, 20617 Bent Willow Rd, Rohrersville, MD 21779
  • Call Sign: AI3H, Previous Call Sign: WB3DVY, Licensee ID: L00246770
    Grant Date: 04/15/2010, Expiration Date: 06/17/2020, Certifier: Michael E Hofe
    Registrant: Michael E Hofe, 2926 Rohrersville Road, Rohrersville, MD 21779



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED4$217,550
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$341,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$257,400
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0115.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$108,780
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0115.00

HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans

HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 33
  • Hazardous Condition: 5
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Rohrersville


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Rohrersville, MD

Back to Rohrersville, MD housing info, Washington County, Maryland, MD smaller cities, MD small cities, All Cities.

 

Back to the top


Recent home sales, price trends, and home value evaluator powered by Onboard Informatics
© 2012 Onboard Informatics. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
 
City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site.  Use at your own risk.
Website © 2003-2012 Advameg, Inc.