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Zihlman, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
305 Population 202/sq mi density
$50,595 Median Income $31,305 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $173,166 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
162 Violent Crime/100K 2,261 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,595 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Zihlman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 72.1 inches of snow annually. 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)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,706 ft (520 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density202/sq mi
Coordinates39.6740°N, 78.9131°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllegany County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 72.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience80.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 137 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 146 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 101 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

194 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 49 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 17 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 90 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 48 km 1
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 77 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 4, 1975 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 76 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 100 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 80 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 85 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 87 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 96 km
2019 DRY HOLLOW 1,327 100 km
2000 BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD. 1,055 90 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 28 km
2024 SPRING RUN 847 86 km
2024 GRACE MOUNTAIN 760 100 km
2012 WOLF GAP 710 86 km
1994 ELKHORN TOWER 696 85 km
1984 UNNAMED 696 96 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 56 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (14°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Zihlman has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.6").

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