Pondsville, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Pondsville is a small town in Maryland with a population of 169.

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
169 Population 545/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $34,475 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.2%
211% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Pondsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population169
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density545/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$34,475
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Commute35 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation733 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+86.1%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute35 min
Broadband41.0%
Libraries9

Is Pondsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pondsville receives an overall livability score of 2.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Pondsville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

At 11.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pondsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Pondsville has a population of 169 with a density of 545 people per square mile. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

169
Total Population
545
People / sq mi
37.3yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 76.3%
Female 23.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Pondsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pondsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pondsville is N/A. The unemployment rate is 11.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Pondsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$34,475
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$68,244

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.2%
211% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,704
County GDP$9,961M

Business (County)

Restaurants333
Healthcare446
Retail547
Manufacturing135

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.6 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
In Pondsville, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.5% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pondsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.8%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.9%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.4%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.6%
Healthcare Facilities446

Crime Rates: Pondsville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Pondsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation733 ft (223 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density545/sq mi
Coordinates39.6234°N, 77.5916°W
County FIPS24043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
61% below US avg
High School+86.1%
School Test Score5.85
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density545/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities446
Restaurants333
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.6 min
Work from Home0.0%

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