National, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
48 Population 300/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher

National, MD

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
20% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How National Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is National a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

27.1% of adults in National hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

National 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

Population48
Median Age66.5 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$35,698
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$116,290
Housing Units40
Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,741 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in National was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.