Frostburg, Maryland

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Frostburg is a city in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is the site of Frostburg State University. The population was 7,873 at the 2000 census. Located eight miles west of Cumberland, Maryland, the town is one of the first cities on the "National Road", US 40, and is also home to I-68. Frostburg is home to the God's Ark of Safety ministry and its associated roadside landmark, a replica of Noah's Ark being built on the highway hillside since 1976.

Nearby Towns

Barton, Maryland
Callimont, Pennsylvania
Carpendale, West Virginia
Cresaptown, Maryland
La Vale, Maryland
Lonaconing, Maryland
Midland, Maryland
Wellersburg, Pennsylvania

Nearby Cities

Baltimore, Maryland
Cumberland, Maryland
Hagerstown, Maryland
Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania
Washington D.C.

Geography

Frostburg is located at (39.654687, -78.927773).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.9 km² (3.1 mi²), all land.

Frostburg is located in the Allegheny Mountains on the eastern slope of Big Savage Mountain. The closest cities to Frostburg are Cumberland, Maryland, 8 miles to the east, and Morgantown, West Virginia, 62 miles to the west.

Schools and Universities

Beall Elementary School, Grades K-5
Beall High School, Grades 9-12
Frost Elementary School, Grades K-5
Mount Savage School, Grades K-5 6-8 (in Mount Savage, Maryland but also attended by Frostburg residents(K-5 are part of the elementary wing of the school)
Mountain Ridge High School, Grades 9-12 (under construction, will replace Beall High School and nearby Westmar High School)
St. Michael's Elementary School
Frostburg State University - originally named "Frostburg State College".

Weather

Frostburg is located in the Allegheny Mountains and has an elevation of about 1600 feet above sea level. Because of the elevation and location near the Allegheny Front, Frostburg has a colder, wetter climate than the rest of Allegany County. Average summer temperatures peak at only 79°F in July. In December, January, and February, average monthly temperatures range from 32-37°F, which combined with moderate precipitation can leave large portions of the town and surrounding landscape to be snow and ice-covered for weeks or even months straight. Driving conditions on I-68 and US 40 can be very hazardous despite timely state and local road maintenance services. Frostburg averages over 100 inches a snowfall each year and significant amounts can fall as early as October and as late as May.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,873 people, 2,840 households, and 1,252 families residing in the city. The population density was 993.4/km² (2,576.5/mi²). There were 3,123 housing units at an average density of 394.1/km² (1,022.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.42% White, 6.40% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 2,840 households out of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 55.9% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city the population was spread out with 12.4% under the age of 18, 41.0% from 18 to 24, 17.2% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 81.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,215, and the median income for a family was $53,234. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $26,094 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,821. About 6.1% of families and 30.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

Cities in Maryland | Allegany County, Maryland | Georges Creek Valley | National Road

Frostburg (Maryland)

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