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Allegany County

Population in 2011: 1,887. Population change since 2000: -10.3%
 

Males: 918  (48.7%)
Females: 969  (51.3%)

Median resident age:  44.0 years
Maryland median age:  41.7 years

Zip codes: 21562.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $34,165 (it was $23,681 in 2000)
Westernport:

$34,165
Maryland:

$69,272
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $18,854

Westernport town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $89,558 (it was $53,500 in 2000)
Westernport:

$89,558
Maryland:

$318,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $83,007; Detached houses: $89,427; Townhouses or other attached units: $55,546; In 2-unit structures: $40,919; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $25,126; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $53,841; Mobile homes: $40,035

Median gross rent in 2009: $478.

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  • White alone - 1,856 (98.3%)
  • Two or more races - 12 (0.6%)
  • Black alone - 10 (0.5%)
  • Hispanic - 8 (0.4%)
  • Asian alone - 2 (0.1%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Westernport: 85.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (24.8%), Irish (20.5%), English (12.4%), United States (7.9%), Scottish (6.6%), Italian (5.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1859

Elevation: 1100 feet

Land area: 0.88 square miles.

Population density: 2140 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Westernport:

  • High school or higher: 79.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 13.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Westernport town:

  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 55.5%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 13.0%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

9 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.4%
Maryland:  9.8%



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Westernport, Maryland as of June 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Westernport to the number of sex offenders is 388 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $908 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $841 (1.2%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (82.5 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (210.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Piedmont, WV (0.7 miles ), Luke, MD (1.0 miles) , Barton, MD (1.8 miles ), Keyser, WV (2.2 miles ), Lonaconing, MD (2.5 miles ), Midland, MD (3.0 miles ), Elk Garden, WV (3.0 miles ), Kitzmiller, MD (3.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $56,300
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $133,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $76,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $232,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $232,000

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Latitude: 39.49 N, Longitude: 79.04 W

Area code: 301

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Crime in Westernport by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Murders 000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 100010101
per 100,000 46.80.00.00.048.50.050.70.051.8
Robberies 001100000
per 100,000 0.00.048.048.70.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 510320101421
per 100,000 234.2461.0144.0973.2484.749.4202.9102.651.8
Burglaries 111081614613139
per 100,000 515.2461.0384.1778.6678.6296.2659.6666.7466.6
Thefts 141820212619412916
per 100,000 655.7829.9960.21021.91260.3937.82080.21487.2829.4
Auto thefts 003310021
per 100,000 0.00.0144.0146.048.50.00.0102.651.8
Arson 013321001
per 100,000 0.046.1144.0146.096.949.40.00.051.8
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 152.6164.1124.9329.2247.270.9219.2140.4126.8

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 4 (4 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.07
Maryland average:

2.84

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.1%
Maryland:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -540 (-20.4%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (25%)
  • Construction (20%)
  • Other services, except public administration (13%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (32%)
  • Retail trade (19%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Manufacturing (6%)
  • Construction (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Construction laborers (4%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Westernport-area historical tornado activity is below Maryland state average. It is 24% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the Westernport town center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/19/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.0 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allegany County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Storm: 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 Westernport:

  • POTOMAC VALLEY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 9 miles away; KEYSER, WV)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER OF CUMBERLAND (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)

Political contributions by individuals in Westernport, MD

Amtrak station near Westernport:

  • 19 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.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Westernport:

  • Frostburg State University (about 13 miles; Frostburg, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 20 miles; Cumberland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,309)
  • West Virginia University (about 51 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 24,899)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 52 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 2,061)
  • Shenandoah University (about 53 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 2,432)
  • University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (about 56 miles; Johnstown, PA; FT enrollment: 2,925)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 59 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 3,608)

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Notable locations in Westernport: Westernport Police Department (A), Potomac Fire Company 2 Incorporated (B), Tri - Town Ambulance and Rescue (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Westernport: Saint Peters Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Georges Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Allegany County (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 66 Main Street), Westernport Heritage Society (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 117 Maryland Avenue).

 
Allegany County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 3.82. This is significantly better than average.
City:

3.82
U.S.:

31.96
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.58. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.58
U.S.:

2.43
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.161. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.161
U.S.:

0.334

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

TOWN OF WESTERNPORT (Population served: 2200, Surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between OCT-01-2002 and OCT-15-2003, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-17-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-17-2003), St Public Notif received (MAY-20-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-10-2003), St Compliance achieved (OCT-15-2003)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 18.7%
(18.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
Maryland:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  65.7%
Whole state:  69.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.1%
Whole state:  5.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Westernport, MD


Westernport compared to Maryland state average:

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


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Banks with branches in Westernport (2011 data):

  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Westernport Branch at 51 Main Street, branch established on 1963/11/20. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $76,887.1 mil, Deposits: $60,064.2 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 808 total offices, Holding Company: M&T Bank Corporation

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Westernport travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (79%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)
  • Coal or coke (3%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Allegany County Maryland:


2008 Presidential Election results in Allegany County Maryland:
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Religion statistics for Westernport (based on Allegany County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.39%
Here56.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaSouthern Baptist Convention
Adherents31.3%26.8%8.5%7.3%6.6%
Congregations7.4%33.1%8.1%4.4%8.8%
NameEpiscopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)LDS (Mormon) ChurchChurch of the BrethrenOther
Adherents2.5%2.3%1.8%1.8%11.3%
Congregations3.7%4.4%0.7%4.4%25.0%
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: 19
Allegany County:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

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
This county:

7.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

12.5%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Allegany County:

28.9%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.0%
State:

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
Other Government Administration 1$2,539$30,4686$1,532
Police Protection - Officers 3$7,457$29,8281$704
Police - Other 0$0 1$345
Streets and Highways 3$11,165$44,6600$0
Solid Waste Management 2$5,190$31,1401$813
Sewerage 3$6,649$26,5960$0
Parks and Recreation 2$4,382$26,2920$0
Natural Resources 1$2,415$28,9800$0
Water Supply 4$10,525$31,5751$1,311
Other and Unallocable 0$0 4$558
Totals for Government 19$50,322$31,78214$5,263

Westernport government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $179,000 ($94.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $102,000 ($54.05)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $343,000 ($181.77)
    Regular Highways: $337,000 ($178.59)
    Police Protection: $141,000 ($74.72)
    Sewerage: $99,000 ($52.46)
    Solid Waste Management: $72,000 ($38.16)
    Financial Administration: $52,000 ($27.56)
    General - Other: $38,000 ($20.14)
    Parks & Recreation: $28,000 ($14.84)
    General Public Buildings: $19,000 ($10.07)
    Fire Protection: $16,000 ($8.48)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($4.24)
    Parking Facilities: $1,000 ($0.53)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $49,000 ($25.97)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $92,000 ($48.75)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,431,000 ($758.35)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $53,000 ($28.09)
    Water Utilities: $9,000 ($4.77)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $1,401,000 ($742.45)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $9,000 ($4.77)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $83,000 ($43.99)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $7,000 ($3.71)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($1.06)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $528,000 ($279.81)
    Regular Highways: $458,000 ($242.71)
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000 ($1.59)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $161,000 ($85.32)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $341,000 ($180.71)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $791,000 ($419.18)
    Highways: $145,000 ($76.84)
    Water Utilities: $19,000 ($10.07)
  • Tax - Property: $296,000 ($156.86)
    NEC: $23,000 ($12.19)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $566,000 ($299.95)

4.16% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,414 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.16%
Maryland average:

7.95%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Mineral County, WV  0.60% ($30,730 average AGI)
from Washington County, MD  0.27% ($32,043)
from Garrett County, MD  0.27% ($34,662)


4.45% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,607 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.45%
Maryland average:

8.13%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Mineral County, WV  0.65% ($37,177 average AGI)
to Washington County, MD  0.30% ($28,250)
to Garrett County, MD  0.27% ($53,159)

Strongest AM radio stations in Westernport:

  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WKLP (1390 AM; 1 kW; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WCBC (1270 AM; 5 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: CUMBERLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Westernport:

  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WKGO (106.1 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WLIC (97.1 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WQZK-FM (94.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WCBC-FM (107.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: PROSPERITAS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, L P)
  • WFRB-FM (105.3 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKHJ (104.5 FM; MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD; Owner: SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, INC.)
  • WQZS (93.3 FM; MEYERSDALE, PA; Owner: ROGER WAHL)
  • WAIJ (90.3 FM; GRANTSVILLE, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVSB (104.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: WEST VA. SCHS. FOR DEAF AND BLIND)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WWHC (92.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: OAKLAND MEDIA GROUP, INC)
  • WKMM (96.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: MARPAT CORPORATION)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Westernport:

  • WGPT (Channel 36; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W43BP (Channel 43; CRESAPTOWN, MD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W48AA (Channel 48; KEYSER, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)

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

Westernport, Maryland:
  • Fatal accident count: 12
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 19
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
  • Fatalities: 12
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 29
  • 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 Westernport fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 4
Total length: 12 meters (39ft)
Total costs: $740,000
Total average daily traffic: 8,309
Total average daily truck traffic: 608


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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  • Westernport Cell Site- Rock Bass Road (Off Rock Street) (Lat: 39.489250 Lon: -79.062806), Structure height: 77.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN654
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/10/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Nw, Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • MARK GARTLEY, Rook Base Road (Off Rock Street) (Lat: 39.489167 Lon: -79.062778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.2 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Licensee ID: L00000132
    Registrant: United States Cellular Corporation, 8410 W Bryn Mawr #700, Chicago, IL 60631-3486, Phone: (773) 399-8900, Email:
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, Rook Base Road (Off Rock Street) (Lat: 39.489167 Lon: -79.062778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.2 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Licensee ID: L00127162
    Registrant: United States Cellular Corporation, 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60631, Phone: (773) 399-8900, Email:
  • Mark L Gartley, 26115 Rock Street (Lat: 39.487806 Lon: -79.061944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Nw Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:
  • Mark L Gartley, 26115 Rock Street (Lat: 39.487806 Lon: -79.061944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Nw Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:
  • Rook Base Road (Off Rock Street) (Lat: 39.489167 Lon: -79.062778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.2 m, Overall height: 77.7 m
    Registrant: United States Cellular Corporation, 8410 W Bryn Mawr #700, Chicago, IL 60631-3486, Phone: (773) 399-8900, Email:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Horserock Hill 1 Mi E (Lat: 39.480639 Lon: -79.025028), Call Sign: WNJY543
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/31/2006, Expiration Date: 10/29/2016
    Registrant: Twr Communications, Inc., 549 N. Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 21502, Phone: (301) 777-2692, Fax: (301) 777-7845, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Town Maintenance Garage Chestnut St (Lat: 39.491750 Lon: -79.041972), Type: Building, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPGR482, Licensee ID: L00001771
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.0800 MHz, 39.2400 MHz, 39.2600 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/07/2004, Expiration Date: 03/03/2015
    Registrant: State Of Maryland, 7755 Washington Blvd., Jessup, MD 20794, Phone: (410) 799-3466, Fax: (410) 799-3853, Email:
  • Police Headquarters 4 Washington (Lat: 39.485917 Lon: -79.045306), Call Sign: WYE629, Licensee ID: L00001771
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.1000 MHz, 39.2400 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/23/2005, Expiration Date: 12/19/2015
    Registrant: State Of Maryland, 7755 Washington Blvd., Jessup, MD 20794, Phone: (410) 799-3466, Fax: (410) 799-3853, Email:
  • .6 Mi Ne Of Sr 135 (Lat: 30.486139 Lon: -79.086917), Type: Building, Structure height: 2 m, Overall height: 2.4 m, Call Sign: WPWK257, Licensee ID: L00003681
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.230 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/04/2002, Expiration Date: 12/04/2012, Certifier: Marc Dwyer
    Registrant: Csx Transportation Inc., 6735 Southpoint Drive South, Jacksonville, FL 32216, Phone: (904) 332-5965, Fax: (904) 332-6048, Email:
  • 182 Church Street (Lat: 39.481667 Lon: -79.040278), Call Sign: WQBI903
    Assigned Frequencies: 30.8400 MHz, 154.540 MHz, 33.4000 MHz, 33.1600 MHz, 31.2400 MHz, 468.487 MHz, 468.762 MHz, 469.637 MHz, 469.662 MHz, 469.887 MHz... (+20 more)
    Grant Date: 10/16/2004, Expiration Date: 10/16/2014, Certifier: Beth Cotner
    Registrant: Dolfen Consulting Group, 95 Willow Lane, Bristol, IL 60512-9711, Phone: (630) 553-5886, Fax: (630) 566-1755, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • ROCK STREET, 26115 Rock Street (Lat: 39.487806 Lon: -79.061944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WQJC397
    Assigned Frequencies: 6765.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/23/2008, Expiration Date: 07/23/2018, Certifier: John E Rooney
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite #700, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Westernport)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$138,7601$17,560
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0022.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$45,580
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0022.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 17
  • Hazardous Condition: 27
  • Service Call: 2
  • Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Westernport


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

Most common first names in Westernport, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John6971.7 years
Mary6281.3 years
James5671.9 years
William5169.5 years
Charles4473.8 years
Robert3770.5 years
Harry2976.5 years
Anna2580.6 years
Margaret2580.0 years
Joseph2278.2 years
Most common last names in Westernport, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller3575.1 years
Wilson3176.1 years
Fazenbaker2979.4 years
Clark2773.9 years
Grove2677.2 years
Martin2275.3 years
Michael1975.7 years
Smith1777.8 years
Wilt1672.9 years
Taylor1674.1 years
Businesses in Westernport, MD
NameCountNameCount
La-Z-Boy1Subway1
McDonald's1U-Haul1

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