Shaft, MD

Maryland

Shaft is a small town in Maryland with a population of 298.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
298 Population 377/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $64,000 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 63.2%
88% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population298
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density377/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$64,000
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,542M
Commute18 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,771 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Libraries6

Is Shaft a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shaft receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Shaft stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

Shaft is a highly educated community — 63.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Shaft experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 72.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Shaft has a population of 298 with a density of 377 people per square mile. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

298
Total Population
377
People / sq mi
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Shaft vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shaft vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shaft is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Shaft vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$64,000
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$57,857

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,577
County GDP$3,542M

Business (County)

Restaurants167
Healthcare256
Retail244
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,083
12% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.7 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)$3,083
12% below US avg
In Shaft, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.1% report depression. 26.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity26.6%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access66.3%
Healthcare Facilities256

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Shaft 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 is 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall72.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,771 ft (540 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density377/sq mi
Coordinates39.6223°N, 78.9429°W
County FIPS24001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 63.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 28.9%

Winner: Republican by 40.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.2%
88% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.85
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density377/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities256
Restaurants167
Retail Stores244

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.7 min
Work from Home0.0%

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