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Spring Gap, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 55.
Males: 34  (63.4%)
Females: 21  (36.6%)
Median resident age:

55.6 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,913
Spring Gap:

$46,913
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,371

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $141,300
Spring Gap:

$141,300
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $320,805; detached houses: $315,612
March 2022 cost of living index in Spring Gap: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 33.3%

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Ancestries: Ukrainian (100.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 600 feet

22 residents are foreign born (48.8% Europe).

This place:

53.7%
Maryland:

15.7%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (69.9 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (90.2 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (192.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Wiley Ford, WV (2.2 miles ),
Fort Ashby, WV (2.3 miles ),
Potomac Park, MD (2.4 miles ),
Green Spring, WV (2.4 miles ),
Oldtown, MD (2.4 miles),
Carpendale, WV (2.4 miles ),
Ridgeley, WV (2.5 miles ),
Bowling Green, MD (2.5 miles )

Latitude: 39.57 N, Longitude: 78.72 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Spring Gap, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Spring Gap, MD in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Maryland:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 73.4. This is about average.

City:

73.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.138. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.138
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.20. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.20
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.149. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.149
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.62. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Spring Gap-area historical tornado activity is below Maryland state average. It is 41% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.5 miles away from the Spring Gap place center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.7 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused $4 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Spring Gap-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 122.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 159.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 190.6 miles away from Spring Gap center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 119.0 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 128.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 151.6 miles away from Spring Gap center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allegany County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Spring Gap:

  • WESTERN MARYLAND HEALTH SYSTEM HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • SACRED HEART HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER OF CUMBERLAND (Hospital, about 6 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-CUMBERLAND (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • JOSEPH P BRANDENBURG CENTER (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)

Amtrak station near Spring Gap:

  • 7 miles: CUMBERLAND (E. HARRISON ST. & QUEEN CITY DR.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Operable nuclear power plant near Spring Gap:

  • 19 miles: Three Mile Island 1 in Londonderry Twp., PA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Spring Gap:

  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 7 miles; Cumberland, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,407)
  • Frostburg State University (about 14 miles; Frostburg, MD; FT enrollment: 4,944)
  • Shenandoah University (about 41 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 44 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 4,144)
  • University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (about 50 miles; Johnstown, PA; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Shepherd University (about 50 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • American Public University System (about 50 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Spring Gap include: Mount Tabor United Methodist Church (A), Old Mount Tabor Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

2.0 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

59.3%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.1%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Spring Gap:

Marital status in Spring Gap, MD
  • Never married: 17.1%
  • Now married: 49.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 33.7%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Spring Gap:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 1.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.7
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Spring Gap, MD (based on Allegany County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant13,96466
Evangelical Protestant11,01574
Catholic8,83810
Other1,2007
Black Protestant2892
None39,781-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 19
This county:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Allegany County:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Allegany County:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 52
Allegany County:

7.16 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

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

12.5%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.9%
Maryland:

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

13.0%
Maryland:

15.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Spring Gap:

  • WCBC (1270 AM; 5 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: CUMBERLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WNTR (1230 AM; 1 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WTBO (1450 AM; 1 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Spring Gap:

  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKGO (106.1 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WLIC (97.1 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WCBC-FM (107.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: PROSPERITAS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, L P)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WFRB-FM (105.3 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WQZK-FM (94.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WVSB (104.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: WEST VA. SCHS. FOR DEAF AND BLIND)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQZS (93.3 FM; MEYERSDALE, PA; Owner: ROGER WAHL)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WAIJ (90.3 FM; GRANTSVILLE, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WSKE (104.3 FM; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Spring Gap:

  • W43BP (Channel 43; CRESAPTOWN, MD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Spring Gap fatal accident list:

Mar 17, 2012 03:10 PM, Sr-51, Lat: 39.567217, Lon: -78.704256, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 17, 2010 08:54 PM, Sr-51, Brice Hollow Rd, Lat: 39.568183, Lon: -78.707000, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 31, 1986 07:15 PM, Md0051, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 3, 1984 06:30 PM, Md0051, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.2mTotal length
  • $210,000Total costs
  • 72Total average daily traffic
  • 79Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB3PEY, Licensee ID: L01284059, Grant Date: 05/18/2007, Expiration Date: 05/18/2017, Cancellation Date: 03/06/2008, Certifier: Ronald B Landis, Registrant: Ronald B Landis, Spring Gap, MD 21560

  • Call Sign: AB3HG, Previous Call Sign: KB3PEY, Licensee ID: L01284059, Grant Date: 04/21/2017, Expiration Date: 05/18/2027, Certifier: Ronald B Landis, Registrant: Ronald B Landis, Spring Gap, MD 21560

  • Call Sign: KB3RFC, Licensee ID: L01369953, Grant Date: 03/22/2018, Expiration Date: 05/14/2028, Certifier: William A Simpson, Registrant: William A Simpson, Spring Gap, MD 21560

  • Call Sign: NA3VY, Previous Call Sign: K3DOB, Licensee ID: L00191481, Grant Date: 02/07/2015, Expiration Date: 02/07/2025, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2016, Certifier: Donald O Burleson, Registrant: Donald O Burleson, 15910 Martins Mountain Ln, Spring Gap, MD 21560

  • Call Sign: K3DOB, Previous Call Sign: NA3VY, Licensee ID: L00191481, Grant Date: 04/09/2016, Expiration Date: 04/09/2026, Certifier: Donald O Burleson, Registrant: Donald O Burleson, 15910 Martins Mountain Ln, Spring Gap, MD 21560


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Spring Gap, MD
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 40.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Spring Gap compared to Maryland state average:

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