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Clear Spring, Maryland

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Population in 2022: 370 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -18.7%
Males: 151  (40.9%)
Females: 219  (59.1%)
Median resident age:

36.3 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 21722.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,003 (it was $38,056 in 2000)
Clear Spring:

$55,003
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,301 (it was $17,774 in 2000)

Clear Spring town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $174,548 (it was $87,900 in 2000)
Clear Spring:

$174,548
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $304,947; detached houses: $319,990; townhouses or other attached units: $236,260; in 2-unit structures: $528,214; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $218,469; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $125,300; mobile homes: $118,381

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,060.

March 2022 cost of living index in Clear Spring: 134.6 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.8%
(8.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Clear Spring, MD (2022)
    • 33180.1%White alone
    • 6415.5%Asian alone
    • 30.7%Two or more races

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According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Clear Spring, Maryland as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clear Spring is 57 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (27.0%), Italian (10.7%), English (8.2%), American (6.9%), Irish (3.1%), Scottish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1837

Elevation: 580 feet

Land area: 0.11 square miles.

Population density: 3,427 people per square mile   (average).

Clear Spring, Maryland map

30 residents are foreign born (7.0% Asia).

This town:

7.2%
Maryland:

15.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,568 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,313 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (31.5 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (71.1 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (149.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Charlton, MD (1.6 miles),
Indian Springs, MD (2.0 miles),
Pinesburg, MD (2.1 miles ),
Big Pool, MD (2.3 miles),
Wilson-Conococheague, MD (2.3 miles ),
Ernstville, MD (2.3 miles),
Pecktonville, MD (2.5 miles),
Kemps Mill, MD (2.6 miles)

Latitude: 39.66 N, Longitude: 77.93 W

Area code: 301

Distribution of median household income in Clear Spring, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Clear Spring, MD in 2022

Property values in Clear Spring, MD

Clear Spring satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,500
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,500
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,500
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $50,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Clear Spring, MD residents
Average permit cost in Clear Spring, MD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Maryland:

2.0%
Most common industries in Clear Spring, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.1%)
  • Public administration (9.3%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (9.4%)
  • Public administration (9.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.7%)
  • Machinery (6.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.1%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.7%)
  • Health care (10.9%)
  • Public administration (9.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Clear Spring, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (12.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.4%)
  • Carpenters (5.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (12.7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.5%)
  • Top executives (4.5%)
  • Child care workers (4.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)

Average climate in Clear Spring, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 67.7. This is about average.

City:

67.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.6
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Clear Spring-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Maryland state average. It is 16% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 47.9 miles away from the Clear Spring town center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 4/16/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 34.9 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Clear Spring-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 54% 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 120.8 miles away from Clear Spring 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 181.3 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 110.7 miles away from Clear Spring center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 216.4 miles away from Clear Spring center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 118.2 miles away from Clear Spring center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 130.5 miles away from the city 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 Washington County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Clear Spring topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Clear Spring:

  • WILLIAMSPORT NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WILLIAMSPORT, MD)
  • HOMEWOOD AT WILLIAMSPORT MD (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WILLIAMSPORT, MD)
  • CLEARVIEW NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • POTOMAC CENTER (Hospital, about 11 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • GARLOCK MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • COFFMAN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • WESTERN MARYLAND CENTER (Hospital, about 12 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)

Amtrak stations near Clear Spring:

  • 13 miles: HAGERSTOWN (GREYHOUND STA., 10527 SHARPSTOWN PK.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar.
  • 14 miles: MARTINSBURG (229 E. MARTIN ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.

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

  • Hagerstown Community College (about 15 miles; Hagerstown, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,220)
  • Shepherd University (about 17 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • American Public University System (about 26 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)
  • Frederick Community College (about 31 miles; Frederick, MD; FT enrollment: 3,798)
  • Mount St Mary's University (about 31 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; FT enrollment: 2,313)
  • Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (about 36 miles; Shippensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 7,051)
  • Shenandoah University (about 37 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)

Public high school in Clear Spring:

Private high school in Clear Spring:

  • OAK HILL HOUSE SCHOOL (Students: 12, Location: 12806 INDEPENDENCE RD, Grades: 9-12, Boys only)

Public elementary/middle schools in Clear Spring:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Clear Spring: Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company 4 (A), Clear Spring Ambulance Squad 49 (B), Clear Spring Town Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Clear Spring include: Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (A), Saint Johns United Church of Christ (B), Saint Michaels Catholic Church (C), Saint Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church (D), Trinity Church of God (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint Peters Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Clear Spring: Clear Spring Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: C & O Canal Four Locks Ranger Station (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 11042 Four Locks Road).

Birthplace of: John Thomson Mason, Jr. - Politician, Lewis P. Firey - Politician.

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

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

RIVER BEND MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION (Address: 12511 SPARROW LANE , Serves WV, Population served: 2,500, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-16-2006), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-16-2006), St Compliance achieved (AUG-02-2006), St Public Notif received (AUG-03-2006)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-16-2006), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-16-2006), St Compliance achieved (AUG-02-2006), St Public Notif received (AUG-03-2006)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2004, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-10-2005), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-10-2005), St Compliance achieved (SEP-29-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-03-2005), St Compliance achieved (AUG-02-2006)
VALLEY MARKET (Address: 13722 NATIONAL PIKE , Population served: 43, Groundwater under infl of surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-03-2006), St Compliance achieved (JAN-10-2007)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Clear Spring that have no violations reported:

  • WINDY HILL RESTAURANT (Population served: 46, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

56.1%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.3%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Banks with branches in Clear Spring (2011 data):

  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Clear Spring Branch at 121 South Mill Street, branch established on 1959/12/01. 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

For population 15 years and over in Clear Spring:

Marital status in Clear Spring, MD
  • Never married: 39.3%
  • Now married: 34.3%
  • Separated: 6.5%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 13.9%

For population 25 years and over in Clear Spring:

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Clear Spring, MD (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant21,941117
Mainline Protestant21,83779
Catholic9,3508
Other2,24411
Orthodox1632
Black Protestant972
None91,798-
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: 25
Here:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

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

1.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.2%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.8%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.9%
Maryland:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

43.0%
State:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

34.9%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.4
Maryland:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

24.0%
Maryland:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Clear Spring:

11.7%
State:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Clear Spring:

29.9%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
Clear Spring:

49.8%
Maryland:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.5%
Maryland:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Clear Spring, MD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 5$4,286$10,2860$0
Totals for Government 5$4,286$10,2860$0

Clear Spring government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $246,000 ($664.86)
    Water Utilities: $215,000 ($581.08)
    Regular Highways: $35,000 ($94.59)
    Solid Waste Management: $24,000 ($64.86)
    Financial Administration: $21,000 ($56.76)
    General Public Buildings: $15,000 ($40.54)
    General - Other: $15,000 ($40.54)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($29.73)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($10.81)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($8.11)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $28,000 ($75.68)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $2,000 ($5.41)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $54,000 ($145.95)

Clear Spring government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $227,000 ($613.51)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $122,000 ($329.73)
    Donations From Private Sources: $9,000 ($24.32)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.70)
    Rents: $1,000 ($2.70)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $159,000 ($429.73)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($43.24)
    Other: $9,000 ($24.32)
  • Tax - Property: $73,000 ($197.30)
    Individual Income: $33,000 ($89.19)
    Other Selective Sales: $16,000 ($43.24)
    Other License: $4,000 ($10.81)
    Public Utility License: $3,000 ($8.11)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($2.70)

Clear Spring government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $699,000 ($1889.19)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $646,000 ($1745.95)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $52,000 ($140.54)

Clear Spring government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $781,000 ($2110.81)

Businesses in Clear Spring, MD

  • Curves: 1
  • McDonald's: 1
  • Sleep Inn: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Clear Spring:

  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WJEJ (1240 AM; 1 kW; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HAGERSTOWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCBG (1590 AM; 5 kW; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WHAG (1410 AM; 1 kW; HALFWAY, MD; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Clear Spring:

  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WKMZ (95.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSRT (92.1 FM; MERCERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WQCM (94.3 FM; GREENCASTLE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WSKE (104.3 FM; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WDHC (93.5 FM; BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV; Owner: CAPPER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Clear Spring:

  • WHAG-TV (Channel 25; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: QUORUM OF MARYLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWPB (Channel 31; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)
  • WJAL (Channel 68; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WWPX (Channel 60; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON-60 LICENSE, INC.)
  • W44AA (Channel 44; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Clear Spring: John W. Wagner.

  • Clear Spring, Maryland
  • Fatal accident count24
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents35
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:12
  • Fatalities26
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents62
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Maryland average
  • Fatal accident count10218
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents14748
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons3700
  • Fatalities11298
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents25984
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents276
See more detailed statistics of Clear Spring fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 31.6mTotal length
  • $805,000Total costs
  • 92,672Total average daily traffic
  • 7,217Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Clear Spring, MD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
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FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Clear Spring)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Clear Spring, MD)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Clear Spring)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 51. The highest number of fire incidents - 91 took place in 2009, and the least - 25 in 2017. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Clear Spring, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (51.6%), and Outside Fires (29.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Clear Spring, MD
    • 44551.6%Structure Fires
    • 25629.7%Outside Fires
    • 14216.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 202.3%Other
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Most common first names in Clear Spring, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3871.2 years
Mary3278.1 years
William2074.5 years
Robert1871.2 years
James1871.5 years
Charles1773.4 years
Dorothy1477.6 years
Helen1279.1 years
Paul1177.2 years
George1174.4 years
Most common last names in Clear Spring, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mills2671.3 years
Snyder2375.2 years
Repp1674.2 years
Shank1581.7 years
Miller1570.3 years
Hull1278.5 years
Carbaugh1278.4 years
Seibert1280.4 years
Shupp1180.4 years
Hose1178.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Clear Spring, MD
  • 59.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 32.1%Electricity
  • 6.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Clear Spring, MD
  • 72.3%Electricity
  • 22.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.6%Utility gas
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Clear Spring 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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