Kitzmiller, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
192 Population 873/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $28,518 per capita
$83,800 Home Value $85,865 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 24.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kitzmiller, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$28,518 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
70% below
Zillow: $85,865
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
24.7%
586% above
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Kitzmiller Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
171%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
686%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kitzmiller a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kitzmiller residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,518. The unemployment rate stands at 24.7% (586% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,168 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kitzmiller is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,865. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

9.0% of adults in Kitzmiller hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kitzmiller has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population192
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density873/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$28,518
Unemployment24.7%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$1,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$85,865
Housing Units125
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,659 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute47 min
Broadband70.5%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Kitzmiller was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.