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Washington County

Population in July 2009: 2,909. Population change since 2000: +35.6%
Males: 1,397  (48.0%)
Females: 1,512  (52.0%)

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

Zip codes: 21783.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $60,503 (it was $50,795 in 2000)
Smithsburg:

$60,503
Maryland:

$69,272
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,593

Smithsburg town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $267,219 (it was $132,500 in 2000)
Smithsburg:

$267,219
Maryland:

$318,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $308,986; Detached houses: $316,368; Townhouses or other attached units: $229,347; In 2-unit structures: $186,919; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $549,763

Median gross rent in 2009: $750.

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Smithsburg races chart
  • White alone - 2,521 (87.1%)
  • Black alone - 214 (7.4%)
  • Hispanic - 143 (4.9%)
  • Two or more races - 17 (0.6%)

Races in Smithsburg detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Smithsburg: 104.7 (near 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: 3189 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 (commute): 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 July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Smithsburg to the number of sex offenders is 970 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this town is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,913 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,700 (0.7%)
Smithsburg satellite photo by USGS

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
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $112,000
  • 2010: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 39.65 N, Longitude: 77.57 W

Area code: 301

Smithsburg household income distribution Smithsburg home values distribution

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

9.9%
Maryland:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Smithsburg by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 0000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0000101000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.036.30.033.00.00.00.0
Robberies 0000020000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.069.80.00.00.00.0
Assaults 6396544823
per 100,000 275.5135.7383.6229.3181.7139.5132.0265.966.699.6
Burglaries 51284797858
per 100,000 229.6542.7341.0152.8254.4313.9230.9265.9166.6265.7
Thefts 1727403130373413425
per 100,000 780.51221.21705.01184.61090.11290.51121.7432.0133.2830.3
Auto thefts 1201121200
per 100,000 45.990.50.038.236.369.833.066.50.00.0
Arson 0011N/A00000
per 100,000 0.00.042.638.2N/A0.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 110.4126.2175.7111.4135.0133.2121.298.231.674.7

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Crime in Smithsburg detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 5 (4 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.33
Maryland average:

2.77

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

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (16%)
  • Public administration (15%)
  • Retail trade (14%)
  • Manufacturing (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Information (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (23%)
  • Educational services (20%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • 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%)
  • 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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Tornado activity:

Smithsburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Maryland state average. It is 44% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1983, a category F3 (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 F3 tornado 27.5 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

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 the city 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 Smithsburg 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 the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Smithsburg:

  • MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • WAYNESBORO HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; WAYNESBORO, PA)
  • FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; FREDERICK, 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 17 miles; Frederick, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,359)
  • Shepherd University (about 20 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,351)
  • Gettysburg College (about 22 miles; Gettysburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,517)
  • Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (about 28 miles; Shippensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 6,920)
  • American Public University System (about 30 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 5,448)
  • Dickinson College (about 43 miles; Carlisle, PA; FT enrollment: 2,340)
  • Montgomery College (about 44 miles; Rockville, MD; FT enrollment: 10,379)

Public high school in Smithsburg:

  • SMITHSBURG HIGH (Students: 791; Location: 66 NORTH MAIN ST; Grades: 09 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Smithsburg:

  • SMITHSBURG MIDDLE (Students: 651; Location: 68 NORTH MAIN ST; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • SMITHSBURG ELEMENTARY (Students: 421; Location: 67 NORTH MAIN ST; Grades: PK - 05)

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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).

 
Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.5. This is about average.
City:

32.5
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.89. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.89
U.S.:

9.59

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)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 10.7%
(9.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 32.7% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

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

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.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above 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 (2011 data):

  • First United Bank & Trust: Smithsburg Branch at 100 South Main Street, branch established on 12/19/1988. Info updated 09/21/2010: Bank assets: $1,787.2 mil, Deposits: $1,396.1 mil, headquarters in Oakland, MD, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 28 total offices, Holding Company: First United Corporation
  • Susquehanna Bank: Smithsburg Branch at 22940 Jefferson Boulevard, branch established on 06/03/1946. Info updated 11/07/2008: Bank assets: $13,882.7 mil, Deposits: $9,210.7 mil, headquarters in Lititz, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 227 total offices, Holding Company: Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
  • The Columbia Bank: Smithsburg Branch at 22413 Jefferson Boulevard, branch established on 04/04/1996. Info updated 09/28/2009: Bank assets: $2,128.8 mil, Deposits: $1,614.9 mil, headquarters in Columbia, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 41 total offices, Holding Company: Fulton Financial Corporation

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

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


2004 Presidential Election results in Washington County Maryland:


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


Religion statistics for Smithsburg:

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
This 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.
Maryland:

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

1.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Washington County:

2.83 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 93
Washington County:

6.43 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.2%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.8%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Washington County:

12.9%
Maryland:

15.5%

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 ($58.78)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $313,000 ($107.60)
    Water Utilities: $181,000 ($62.22)
    Police Protection: $101,000 ($34.72)
    Regular Highways: $88,000 ($30.25)
    Solid Waste Management: $87,000 ($29.91)
    General - Other: $87,000 ($29.91)
    Financial Administration: $38,000 ($13.06)
    Central Staff Services: $27,000 ($9.28)
    Parks & Recreation: $19,000 ($6.53)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $9,000 ($3.09)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($2.06)
    Fire Protection: $5,000 ($1.72)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($1.72)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $4,000 ($1.38)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $121,000 ($41.60)
    All Other: $1,000 ($0.34)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $288,000 ($99.00)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $280,000 ($96.25)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $8,000 ($2.75)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $37,000 ($12.72)
    General Revenue, NEC: $10,000 ($3.44)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $199,000 ($68.41)
    Regular Highways: $23,000 ($7.91)
    General Public Building: $11,000 ($3.78)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($2.06)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($0.69)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,365,000 ($469.23)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $182,000 ($62.56)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $106,000 ($36.44)
    Highways: $99,000 ($34.03)
  • Tax - Property: $281,000 ($96.60)
    NEC: $25,000 ($8.59)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $172,000 ($59.13)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $14,000 ($4.81)

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 road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Smithsburg, Maryland:
  • Fatal accident count: 35
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 46
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 16
  • Fatalities: 41
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 88
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Maryland average:
  • Fatal accident count: 260
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 377
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 62
  • Fatalities: 280
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 678
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 91

See more detailed statistics of Smithsburg fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 15
Total length: 25 meters (82ft)
Total costs: $1,570,000
Total average daily traffic: 15,744
Total average daily truck traffic: 812
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 22,682

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
  • 2000-2010: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Smithsburg, MD


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • 12120 Hippan Hill Lane (Lat: 39.647778 Lon: -77.558611), Type: Pole, Structure height: 21.3 m, Overall height: 21.3 m
    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 (Lat: 39.657028 Lon: -77.572500), 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 (Lat: 39.690639 Lon: -77.574167), 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 (Lat: 39.642583 Lon: -77.589444), 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 (Lat: 39.648972 Lon: -77.568333), Call Sign: KKI506
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.865 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/02/1997, Expiration Date: 07/13/2002, Cancellation 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 (Lat: 39.648944 Lon: -77.578444), 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 (Lat: 39.696472 Lon: -77.512778), 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:

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


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: M20K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-360 SER (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 231HF , Serial Number: 25-0258, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 11/26/1979
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Kenneth R Thompson, 12046 Appalachian Ct, Smithsburg, MD 21783, Other Owners: Shawn L Thompson
  • Aircraft: PA-32-260 (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
  • Aircraft: M20F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6959V , Serial Number: 22-1326, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 12/18/1975
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Kenneth R Thompson, 12046 Appalachian Ct, Smithsburg, MD 21783, Other Owners: Shawn L Thompson



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$275,7801$211,9807$217,611
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$01$121,770
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$03$226,030
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$02$276,115
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$131,560
Choose year:  2009 2008 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


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

Most common first names in Smithsburg, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles4374.1 years
John4276.6 years
Mary3581.6 years
William3570.9 years
Robert3272.2 years
James2373.3 years
Harry2274.4 years
Margaret1979.4 years
Paul1874.7 years
Richard1870.9 years
Most common last names in Smithsburg, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4875.0 years
Kline3174.2 years
Miller2481.2 years
Martin2182.7 years
Lewis2076.6 years
Wolfe2077.4 years
Bowman2079.9 years
Toms1879.5 years
Pryor1769.0 years
Ridenour1377.7 years

Businesses in Smithsburg, MD

  • Rite Aid: 1
  • Subway: 1

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