Lonaconing, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Mineral County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,093 Population 3,036/sq mi density
$43,947 Median Income $20,392 per capita
$77,600 Home Value $108,298 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$43,947 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $739/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lonaconing, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,947
42% below
$20,392 per capita
Home Value
$77,600
72% below
Zillow: $108,298
Median Rent
$739/mo
36% below
36.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Lonaconing Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
28%
Rent
64%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lonaconing a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lonaconing residents earn a median household income of $43,947 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,392. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lonaconing is $77,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,298. Median rent is $739/month, with 36.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

17.3% of adults in Lonaconing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lonaconing has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,093
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density3,036/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,947
Per Capita$20,392
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$1,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,600
Rent$739
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$108,298
Housing Units496
Rent Burden36.1%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,866/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,498 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Lonaconing was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.