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Population in July 2008: 2,908. Population change since 2000: +35.5%
Males: 1,397  (48.0%)
Females: 1,511  (52.0%)

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

Zip codes: 21783.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $62,929 (it was $50,795 in 2000)
Smithsburg:  $62,929
Maryland:  $68,080

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,924
Smithsburg:  $23,924
Maryland:  $33,743

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $282,511 (it was $132,500 in 2000)
Smithsburg:  $282,511
Maryland:  $347,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $314,339; Detached houses: $321,375; Townhouses or other attached units: $228,415; In 2-unit structures: $250,362; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $421,308
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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%)

2008 cost of living index in Smithsburg: 109.3 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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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: 3188 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 969 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 (17.8 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (56.4 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (131.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Cavetown, MD (1.1 miles ), Chewsville, MD (1.8 miles ), Leitersburg, MD (1.9 miles ), Mount Aetna, MD (2.0 miles ), Fort Ritchie, MD (2.3 miles ), Robinwood, MD (2.3 miles ), Wayne Heights, PA (2.5 miles ), Rouzerville, PA (2.5 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
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $357,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


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 2007
Murders 0000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0000101
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.036.30.033.0
Robberies 0000020
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.069.80.0
Assaults 6396544
    per 100,000 275.5135.7383.6229.3181.7139.5132.0
Burglaries 51284797
    per 100,000 229.6542.7341.0152.8254.4313.9230.9
Thefts 17274031303734
    per 100,000 780.51221.21705.01184.61090.11290.51121.7
Auto thefts 1201121
    per 100,000 45.990.50.038.236.369.833.0
Arson 0011N/A00
    per 100,000 0.00.042.638.2N/A0.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 106.1121.2168.8107.0129.7128.0116.5

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 4 (3 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.03
US city average:  3.00

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Smithsburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Maryland state average. It is 39% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1983, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.5 miles away from the Smithsburg town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/16/1961, a category 3 tornado 27.5 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Smithsburg-area historical earthquake activity is below Maryland state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 93.9 miles away from Smithsburg center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from the city center
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 77.9 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 78.4 miles away from Smithsburg center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Smithsburg:
  • WESTERN MD CENTER (about 6 miles; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • BROOK LANE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (about 9 miles; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; HAGERSTOWN, MD)

Political contributions by individuals in Smithsburg, MD

Amtrak stations near Smithsburg:
  • 11 miles: HAGERSTOWN (GREYHOUND STA., 10527 SHARPSTOWN PK.) - Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar.
  • 19 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 Smithsburg:
  • FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 13 miles; FREDERICK, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,407)
  • GETTYSBURG COLLEGE (about 23 miles; GETTYSBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 2,216)
  • SHEPHERD COLLEGE (about 24 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,576)
  • SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 30 miles; SHIPPENSBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 6,330)
  • WESTERN MARYLAND COLLEGE (about 33 miles; WESTMINSTER, MD; FT enrollment: 2,245)
  • DICKINSON COLLEGE (about 43 miles; CARLISLE, PA; FT enrollment: 2,098)
  • MONTGOMERY COLLEGE (about 45 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 2007:
This town:  7.7%
Whole state:  8.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  2.9%
Whole state:  4.2%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Smithsburg, MD



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 (2009 data):
  • Susquehanna Bank: Smithsburg Branch at 22940 Jefferson Boulevard, branch established on 1946-06-03. Info updated 2008-11-07: Bank assets: $13,406.7 mil, Deposits: $9,071.9 mil, headquarters in Lititz, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 242 total offices, Holding Company: Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
  • First United Bank & Trust: Smithsburg Branch at 100 South Main Street, branch established on 1988-12-19. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $1,618.6 mil, Deposits: $1,227.4 mil, headquarters in Oakland, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 26 total offices, Holding Company: First United Corporation
  • Hagerstown Trust Company: Smithsburg Branch at 22413 Jefferson Boulevard, branch established on 1996-04-04. Info updated 2007-05-11: Bank assets: $527.2 mil, Deposits: $423.0 mil, headquarters in Hagerstown, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Fulton Financial Corporation



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Smithsburg travel time to work


Smithsburg mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Washington County Maryland:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (72%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (20%)
  • Wood (3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Smithsburg

Adherents


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 religions
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.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,046$24,5520$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,685$44,2201$877
Police Protection - Officers 4$12,760$38,2800$0
Police - Other 1$1,431$17,1720$0
Streets and Highways 2$5,700$34,2001$709
Totals for Government 9$25,622$34,1632$1,586



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:
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WHGT (1380 AM; 1 kW; WAYNESBORO, PA)
  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFMD (930 AM; 5 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXTR (820 AM; 4 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WJEJ (1240 AM; 1 kW; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HAGERSTOWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WARK (1490 AM; 1 kW; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBG (1590 AM; 5 kW; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)

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)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WQCM (94.3 FM; GREENCASTLE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WAFY (103.1 FM; MIDDLETOWN, MD; Owner: FREDERICK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WKMZ (95.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSRT (92.1 FM; MERCERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDLD (96.7 FM; HALFWAY, MD; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WIKZ (95.1 FM; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WWMD (101.5 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WYCR (98.5 FM; YORK-HANOVER, PA; Owner: RADIO HANOVER, INC.)
  • WGTY (107.7 FM; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: TIMES AND NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Smithsburg:
  • W51CY (Channel 51; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)
  • WHAG-TV (Channel 25; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: QUORUM OF MARYLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WWPB (Channel 31; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Smithsburg, Maryland:
  • Fatal accident count: 32
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 41
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 15
  • Fatalities: 37
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 81
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Maryland average:
  • Fatal accident count: 258
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 373
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 61
  • Fatalities: 277
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 671
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 90
See more detailed statistics of Smithsburg fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 15
Total length: 25 meters (82ft)
Total costs: $1,570,000
Total average daily traffic: 15,076
Total average daily truck traffic: 780
Total future (year 2022) average daily traffic: 24,626

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • Before 1900: 3
  • 1900-1909: 1
  • 1910-1919: 3
  • 1920-1929: 0
  • 1930-1939: 0
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 0
  • 1960-1969: 0
  • 1970-1979: 1
  • 1980-1989: 5
  • 1990-1999: 1
  • 2000-2009: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Smithsburg, MD

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • 12120 Hippan Hill Lane, Type: Pole, Structure height: 21.3 m, Overall height: 21.3 m, , Licensee ID: L00000461
    Registrant: Shenandoah Mobile Company Dba , 124 South Main Street, Edinburg, VA 22824, Phone: (540) 984-3003, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 5
  • N Main St, Structure height: 21 m, Call Sign: KXM968, Licensee ID: L00026037
    Assigned Frequencies : 33.8000 MHz, 33.8400 MHz, 33.8600 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/15/2004, Expiration Date: 09/20/2014
    Registrant: County Of Washington, 33 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740, Phone: (301) 824-2889
  • Rt 3, Call Sign: KNFB473, Licensee ID: L00026037
    Assigned Frequencies : 37.9400 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/03/2002, Expiration Date: 03/17/2012
    Registrant: County Of Washington, 33 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740, Phone: (301) 791-3159
  • Village Sq Pump Sta, Type: Pole, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPEK540, Licensee ID: L00026037
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.203 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2012, Certifier: Peter K Loewenheim
    Registrant: County Of Washington, 33 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740, Phone: (301) 791-3159, Fax: (301) 791-3194
  • 81 S Main St, Call Sign: KKI506
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.865 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/02/1997, Expiration Date: 07/13/2002, Cancelation Date: 11/17/2002
    Registrant: Lester E Oswald, Rt 64 Rt 77, Smithsburg, MD 21783, Phone: (301) 824-6681
  • PS, Ps; Near Old Mill Rd & Beaver Creek, Off Of Sr66, Type: Building, Structure height: 4 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQHU377
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.471 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/07/2007, Expiration Date: 11/07/2017, Certifier: William A Loughridge
    Registrant: Siemens Water Technologies, 1239 Willow Lake Boulevard, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, Phone: (651) 766-2700, Fax: (651) 766-2743, Email:

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Top Of Mount Quirauk 7 Mi Ne, Type: Tower, Structure height: 23 m, Call Sign: WPRF938
    Assigned Frequencies : 450.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/06/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: John D Ver Standig
    Registrant: Leventhal Sener & Lerman Pllc, 2000 K St Nw, Washington, DC 20006-1809, Fax: (202) 293-7783

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 41 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Smithsburg)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2356 , Serial Number: 17261946, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 07/31/1973
    Registrant (Corporation): Flying High Air Inc, Po Box 461, Smithsburg, MD 21783
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-260 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3880W , Serial Number: 32-826, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 10/08/1966
    Registrant (Corporation): Specialized Communications, 20940 Twin Springs Dr, Smithsburg, MD 21783



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$123,7503$182,67310$198,1462$72,415
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$02$159,2151$23,870
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$102,5506$234,7531$105,210
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$02$220,7500$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$144,5200$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0113.01

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$211,1701$314,340
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0113.01

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 67
  • Hazardous Condition: 35
  • Service Call: 8
  • Good Intent Call: 22

Incident types - Smithsburg


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