Thurmont, MD

Living in Thurmont

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 15
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Commute 22
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 49
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 79
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 80
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Schools 41
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Residents

6.6k Population +511 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated
73% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$78k Median Household Income +$6.8k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$248k Median Home Value -$17k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$867 Median Monthly Rent +$144 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K24%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas10%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Thurmont

United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Frederick County28

Property Crime in Thurmont

United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Frederick County22

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 9
Feb 33 3 9
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 52 4 0
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 3 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 34 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Thurmont

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Thurmont, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Thurmont, MD

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Living Word Academy
8 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Thurmont, MD

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Hood College
14 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Thurmont, MD

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Waynesboro Hospital
13 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Thurmont, MD