Fairplay, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 580.
Males: 303  (52.4%)
Females: 277  (47.6%)
Median resident age:

42.1 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 21733.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,244
Fairplay:

$69,244
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,008

Fairplay CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $283,600
Fairplay:

$283,600
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $367,823; detached houses: $361,870
March 2022 cost of living index in Fairplay: 131.4 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Fairplay, MD (2022)
    • 34563.2%White alone
    • 16129.5%Two or more races
    • 6011.0%Black alone

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

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Ancestries: German (27.9%), Jamaican (27.0%), Portuguese (17.2%), English (14.8%), Italian (10.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

60 residents are foreign born (10.4% Latin America).

This place:

11.0%
Maryland:

15.7%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (19.1 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (58.3 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (142.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Tilghmanton, MD (0.6 miles ),
Bakersville, MD (1.3 miles),
Breathedsville, MD (1.3 miles ),
St. James, MD (1.7 miles ),
Mercersville, MD (1.7 miles),
Downsville, MD (1.7 miles ),
Keedysville, MD (2.1 miles ),
Mapleville, MD (2.3 miles )

Latitude: 39.54 N, Longitude: 77.75 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 301

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

2.2%
Maryland:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 69.0. This is about average.

City:

69.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.4
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Fairplay-area historical tornado activity is near Maryland state average. It is 7% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.8 miles away from the Fairplay place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/16/1961, a category F3 tornado 37.5 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fairplay-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 55% 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 113.0 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 194.1 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 106.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 110.6 miles away from Fairplay center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 123.4 miles away from Fairplay center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 229.2 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Fairplay:

  • CLEARVIEW NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • FAHRNEY-KEEDY MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BOONSBORO, MD)
  • HOMEWOOD AT WILLIAMSPORT MD (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WILLIAMSPORT, MD)
  • REEDERS MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BOONSBORO, MD)
  • RAVENWOOD NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)
  • WILLIAMSPORT NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WILLIAMSPORT, MD)
  • MERITUS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; HAGERSTOWN, MD)

Amtrak stations near Fairplay:

  • 3 miles: HAGERSTOWN (GREYHOUND STA., 10527 SHARPSTOWN PK.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar.
  • 13 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.
  • 15 miles: HARPERS FERRY (POTOMAC ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fairplay:

  • Shepherd University (about 8 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,745)
  • Hagerstown Community College (about 8 miles; Hagerstown, MD; FT enrollment: 3,220)
  • American Public University System (about 19 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)
  • Frederick Community College (about 19 miles; Frederick, MD; FT enrollment: 3,798)
  • Mount St Mary's University (about 24 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; FT enrollment: 2,313)
  • Shenandoah University (about 34 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • Gettysburg College (about 35 miles; Gettysburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,772)

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Notable location: Fairplay Volunteer Fire Company 12 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

3.0 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

84.5%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.2%
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: 1.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Fairplay:

Marital status in Fairplay, MD
  • Never married: 40.3%
  • Now married: 58.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 1.1%

For population 25 years and over in Fairplay:

  • High school or higher: 86.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.6%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

16.0
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fairplay, 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
Washington County:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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.
Maryland:

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

10.2%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.8%
Maryland:

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

12.9%
Maryland:

15.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Fairplay:

  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WHAG (1410 AM; 1 kW; HALFWAY, MD; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WXTR (820 AM; 4 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WFMD (930 AM; 5 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WARK (1490 AM; 1 kW; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING, 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)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJEJ (1240 AM; 1 kW; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HAGERSTOWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fairplay:

  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • 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)
  • WKMZ (95.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; 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.)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WDLD (96.7 FM; HALFWAY, MD; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WAFY (103.1 FM; MIDDLETOWN, MD; Owner: FREDERICK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WSRT (92.1 FM; MERCERSBURG, PA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WQCM (94.3 FM; GREENCASTLE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WXVA-FM (98.3 FM; CHARLES TOWN, WV; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WIKZ (95.1 FM; CHAMBERSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Fairplay:

  • W42CK (Channel 42; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING)
  • WHAG-TV (Channel 25; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: QUORUM OF MARYLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWPB (Channel 31; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WWPX (Channel 60; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON-60 LICENSE, INC.)
  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Edward T Richardson, 8946 Jordan Road (Lat: 39.561472 Lon: -77.780167), Type: 59.1, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Liberty Towers, LLC, Mhofe@libertytowers.Com, , Rockv-ille, Phone: (202) 420-7300

  • Edward T Richardson, 8946 Jordan Road (Lat: 39.561472 Lon: -77.780167), Type: 59.1, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Liberty Towers, LLC, Mhofe@libertytowers.Com, , Rockv-ille, Phone: (202) 420-7300

  • Edward T Richardson, 8946 Jordan Road (Lat: 39.561472 Lon: -77.780167), Type: 59.1, Structure height: 24043 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Cig Comp Tower, LLC, Compliance@cigwireless.Com, , Atlan-ta, Phone: (678) 332-5000

  • Leslie N Lindeman, 8946 Jordan Road (Lat: 39.561472 Lon: -77.780167), Type: 59.1, Structure height: 24043 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge Towers, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, Suite 200, Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 221-0987

  • Leslie N Lindeman, 8946 Jordan Road (Lat: 39.561472 Lon: -77.780167), Type: 59.1, Structure height: 24043 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge Towers, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015

  • Dawn L Keniley, 8946 Jordan Road (Lat: 39.561472 Lon: -77.780167), Type: 59.1, Structure height: 24043 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Vb-S1 Assets, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, Suite 200, Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Fairplay Rd (Lat: 39.618694 Lon: -77.743889), Call Sign: KXM959, Licensee ID: L00026037,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.8000 MHz, 33.8400 MHz, 33.8600 MHz, Grant Date: 06/24/2014, Expiration Date: 09/19/2024, Registrant: County Of Washington, 35 W. Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21742, Phone: (240) 313-2070, Fax: (240) 313-2071, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • 7HCH453A, 8946 Jordan Road (Lat: 39.561472 Lon: -77.780167), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.1 m, Call Sign: WQRE513,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz... (+24 more), Grant Date: 06/26/2023, Expiration Date: 04/25/2033, Certifier: Steve Sharkey, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KC3GYM, Licensee ID: L02019399, Grant Date: 04/19/2016, Expiration Date: 04/19/2026, Certifier: Sean M Walsh, Registrant: Sean M Walsh, 17912 Spielman Rd, Fairplay, MD 21733

  • Call Sign: KC3YQV, Licensee ID: L02773995, Grant Date: 03/15/2024, Expiration Date: 03/15/2034, Certifier: Mark P Evans, Registrant: Mark P Evans, 18040 Norman Dr, Fairplay, MD 21733

  • Call Sign: KC3YRY, Licensee ID: L02774859, Grant Date: 03/19/2024, Expiration Date: 03/19/2034, Certifier: Douglas C Nicodemus, Registrant: Douglas C Nicodemus, 16758 Spielman Rd, Fairplay, MD 21733


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: EAGLE BALLOONS CORP AX7 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 7323R, N7323R, N-7323R, Serial Number: E84768, Airworthiness Date: 01/09/1985, Certificate Issue Date: 04/11/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel A Smith, 17902 Lappans Rd, Fairplay, MD 21733
  • Aircraft: RUTH DANIEL J MONTANA (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 23DR, N23DR, N-23DR, Serial Number: B219, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 01/20/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 07/20/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel J Ruth, 16644 Spielman Rd, Fairplay, MD 21733

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

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 13. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 26 took place in 2002, and the least - 5 in 2016. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Fairplay, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (57.9%), and Outside Fires (26.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Fairplay, MD
    • 12857.9%Structure Fires
    • 5926.7%Outside Fires
    • 188.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 167.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Fairplay, MD
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fairplay, MD
  • 74.6%Electricity
  • 15.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fairplay, MD
  • 100.0%Electricity


Fairplay compared to Maryland state average:

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

Fairplay on our top lists:

  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Korea (population 500+)"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
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