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Population (year 2000): 2,146. Estimated population in July 2006: 2,894 (+34.9% change)
Males: 1,031  (48.0%)
Females: 1,115  (52.0%)

Washington County

Median resident age:  30.7 years
Maryland median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 21783.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $59,700 (it was $50,795 in 2000)
Smithsburg  $59,700
Maryland:  $61,592

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $216,400 (it was $132,100 in 2000)
Smithsburg  $216,400
Maryland:  $280,200

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Races in Smithsburg:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.7%)
  • Black (2.3%)
  • Hispanic (2.3%)
  • Other race (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

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Ancestries: German (34.8%), Irish (18.7%), English (10.0%), United States (8.8%), Italian (5.6%), Scottish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1813

Elevation: 800 feet

Land area: 0.91 square miles.

Population density: 3128 people per square mile 
 
 (average).

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For population 25 years and over in Smithsburg

  • High school or higher: 84.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Smithsburg town

  • Never married: 26.5%
  • Now married: 59.4%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

41 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.9%
Maryland:  9.8%



According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Smithsburg, Maryland in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Smithsburg to the number of sex offenders is 951 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Smithsburg:  1.1% ($1,412)
Maryland:  1.2% ($1,782)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (19.0 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (64.1 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (168.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Cavetown, MD (1.4 miles ), Leitersburg, MD (4.3 miles ), Chewsville, MD (4.3 miles ), Mount Aetna, MD (4.5 miles ), Wayne Heights, PA (6.1 miles ), Fort Ritchie, MD (6.3 miles ), Rouzerville, PA (6.5 miles ), Robinwood, MD (6.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 28 buildings, average cost: $89,500
  • 1997: 28 buildings, average cost: $94,000
  • 1998: 41 buildings, average cost: $82,000
  • 1999: 26 buildings, average cost: $93,100
  • 2000: 27 buildings, average cost: $99,700
  • 2001: 43 buildings, average cost: $88,600
  • 2002: 102 buildings, average cost: $106,800
  • 2003: 45 buildings, average cost: $97,800
  • 2004: 52 buildings, average cost: $129,800
  • 2005: 22 buildings, average cost: $124,900
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $215,000

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Latitude: 39.65 N, Longitude: 77.57 W


Area code: 301

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Population change in the 1990s: +833 (+63.4%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (13%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Engineers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Top executives (3%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Cashiers (4%)


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Crime in Smithsburg by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 000010
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.036.30.0
Robberies 000002
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.069.8
Assaults 639654
    per 100,000 275.5135.7383.6229.3181.7139.5
Burglaries 5128479
    per 100,000 229.6542.7341.0152.8254.4313.9
Thefts 172740313037
    per 100,000 780.51221.21705.01184.61090.11290.5
Auto thefts 120112
    per 100,000 45.990.50.038.236.369.8
Arson 0011N/A0
    per 100,000 0.00.042.638.2N/A0.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 239.8) 106.1121.2168.8107.0129.7128.0

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 4 (3 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.05
US city average:  3.00

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Smithsburg-area historical tornado activity is near Maryland state average. It is 12% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1983, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.5 miles away from the Smithsburg town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/16/1961, a category 3 tornado 27.6 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Smithsburg:
  • WESTERN MD CENTER (about 8 miles; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • WAYNESBORO HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; WAYNESBORO, PA)
  • BROOK LANE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (about 11 miles; HAGERSTOWN, MD)

Political contributions by individuals in Smithsburg, MD

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Smithsburg:
  • HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL-RICHARD A HENSON FLD (about 11 miles; HAGERSTOWN, MD; ID: HGR)
  • WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL (about 51 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; ID: IAD)
  • RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL (about 67 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; ID: DCA)
Other public-use airports nearest to Smithsburg:
  • MID ATLANTIC SOARING CENTER (about 17 miles; FAIRFIELD, PA; ID: W73)
  • FREDERICK MUNI (about 22 miles; FREDERICK, MD; ID: FDK)
  • CHAMBERSBURG MUNI (about 22 miles; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; ID: N68)

Amtrak station near Smithsburg:
  • 13 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 Smithsburg:
  • FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 14 miles; FREDERICK, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,407)
  • SHEPHERD COLLEGE (about 26 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,576)
  • GETTYSBURG COLLEGE (about 28 miles; GETTYSBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 2,216)
  • SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 30 miles; SHIPPENSBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 6,330)
  • WESTERN MARYLAND COLLEGE (about 42 miles; WESTMINSTER, MD; FT enrollment: 2,245)
  • DICKINSON COLLEGE (about 46 miles; CARLISLE, PA; FT enrollment: 2,098)
  • MONTGOMERY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; ROCKVILLE, MD; FT enrollment: 11,829)
Public high school in Smithsburg:
  • SMITHSBURG SR. HIGH (Students: 833; Location: 66 N MAIN ST; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Smithsburg:
  • SMITHSBURG MIDDLE (Students: 688; Location: 68 N MAIN ST; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • SMITHSBURG ELEMENTARY (Students: 402; Location: 67 N MAIN ST; Grades: KG - 05)
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY JOB DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Students: 52; Location: 22930 FEDERAL LOOKOUT RD; Grades: UG - UG)
Private elementary/middle school in Smithsburg:
  • TRINITY NURSERY SCHOOL (Students: 50; Location: P O BOX 241; Grades: PK - KG)

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Notable location: Smithsburg Town Hall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Smithsburg include: Saint Anns Episcopal Church (A), Saint Paul United Methodist Church (B), Trinity Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Trinity Graveyard (1), Smithsburg Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Smithsburg Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Smithsburg Historical Society Inc (Historical Places & Services; 9 North Main Street).

 

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

TOWN OF SMITHSBURG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (Population served: 2500, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In JUN-1997. Follow-up actions: Fed FAO issued (MAR-24-1998), St Compliance achieved (AUG-21-1998), Fed Compliance achieved (SEP-01-1998)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In MAY-1997. Follow-up actions: Fed FAO issued (MAR-24-1998), Fed Compliance achieved (SEP-01-1998)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In APR-1997. Follow-up actions: Fed FAO issued (MAR-24-1998), Fed Compliance achieved (SEP-01-1998)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In MAR-1997. Follow-up actions: Fed FAO issued (MAR-24-1998), Fed Compliance achieved (SEP-01-1998)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In FEB-1997. Follow-up actions: Fed FAO issued (MAR-24-1998), Fed Compliance achieved (SEP-01-1998)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In JAN-1997. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (DEC-01-1997), Fed FAO issued (MAR-24-1998), Fed Compliance achieved (SEP-01-1998)
  • 4 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2003 and AUG-06-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-01-2003), St Compliance achieved (AUG-06-2003)

Average household size:
This town:  3.0 people
Maryland:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  77.1%
Whole state:  68.6%

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

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  7.7%
Whole state:  8.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  2.9%
Whole state:  4.2%

Smithsburg compared to Maryland state average:

Smithsburg, Maryland environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.


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Banks with branches in Smithsburg (2007 data):
  • First United Bank & Trust: Smithsburg Branch at 100 South Main Street, branch established on 1988-12-19. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $1,338.6 mil, Deposits: $975.6 mil, headquarters in Oakland, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: First United Corporation
  • Hagerstown Trust Company: Smithsburg Branch at 22413 Jefferson Boulevard, branch established on 1996-04-04. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $518.7 mil, Deposits: $407.4 mil, headquarters in Hagerstown, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Fulton Financial Corporation
  • Susquehanna Bank: Smithsburg Branch at 22940 Jefferson Boulevard, branch established on 1946-06-03. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $2,985.5 mil, Deposits: $2,230.4 mil, headquarters in Hagerstown, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 57 total offices, Holding Company: Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$4,841$29,0460$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$103
Streets and Highways 1$2,897$34,7641$841
Police Protection - Officers 2$5,908$35,4480$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$7,412
Totals for Government 5$13,646$32,7509$8,356


Smithsburg government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $171,000
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $313,000
    Water Utilities: $181,000
    Police Protection: $101,000
    Regular Highways: $88,000
    Solid Waste Management: $87,000
    General - Other: $87,000
    Financial Administration: $38,000
    Central Staff Services: $27,000
    Parks & Recreation: $19,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $9,000
    General Public Buildings: $6,000
    Fire Protection: $5,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $4,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $121,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $288,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $280,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $8,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $37,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $10,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $199,000
    Regular Highways: $23,000
    General Public Building: $11,000
    Police Protection: $6,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,365,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $182,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $106,000
    Highways: $99,000
  • Tax - Property: $281,000
    NEC: $25,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $172,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $14,000

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 Smithsburg:
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHGT (1380 AM; 1 kW; WAYNESBORO, PA)
  • WFMD (930 AM; 5 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXTR (820 AM; 4 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • 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.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WCBG (1590 AM; 5 kW; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJEJ (1240 AM; 1 kW; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HAGERSTOWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Smithsburg:
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • 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)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WQCM (94.3 FM; GREENCASTLE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WAFY (103.1 FM; MIDDLETOWN, MD; Owner: FREDERICK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WSRT (92.1 FM; MERCERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWMD (101.5 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKMZ (95.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIKZ (95.1 FM; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WDLD (96.7 FM; HALFWAY, MD; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WZBT (91.1 FM; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: GETTYSBURG COLLEGE)
  • WMTB-FM (89.9 FM; EMMITSBURG, MD; Owner: MOUNT SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE, INCORPORATED)

TV broadcast stations around Smithsburg:
  • W51CY (Channel 51; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WHAG-TV (Channel 25; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: QUORUM OF MARYLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWPB (Channel 31; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)

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