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Cearfoss, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
141 Population 705/sq mi density
$2,499 Median Income $21,635 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
650 Violent Crime/100K 3,619 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$2,499 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
650 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cearfoss, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$2,499
97% below
$21,635 per capita
Violent Crime
650/100K
71% above
3,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
74.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Cearfoss Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cearfoss's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
3%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
171%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cearfoss a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cearfoss residents earn a median household income of $2,499 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,635. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Cearfoss reports 650 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,619/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Cearfoss hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 74.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cearfoss has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population141
Median Age23.9 yrs
Density705/mi²
Male / Female22% / 78%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$21,635
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership28.4%
Zillow$289,722
Housing Units125
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent650/100K
Property3,619/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation498 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+74.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.