Shaft, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
298
Population
377/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Shaft, MD
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
63.2%
88% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
How Shaft Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shaft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
188%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shaft a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
63.2% of adults in Shaft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 45.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population298
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density377/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$64,000
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$173,166
Housing Units131
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,771 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+63.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Shaft was built in 1983.
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.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.