West Pocomoke, MD
Living in West Pocomoke
Bikeability58
Walkability93
Commute42
Public Transit55
Affordability73
Public Safety83
Airports81
Hospitals73
Colleges65
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Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
323Population-124 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+17 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+19% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black46%
Caucasian54%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone36%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income-$6.3k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-22% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Private sector87%
Occupations
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office42%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Walked20%
Housing
$166kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$255 (2010–19)
83%Owner-Occupied+12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K28%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$750K to $999K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas58%
Utility gas4%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Pocomoke
United States45
Maryland43
Salisbury Metro Area28
Somerset County30
Property Crime in West Pocomoke
United States48
Maryland38
Salisbury Metro Area35
Somerset County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Pocomoke
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding53
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Pocomoke, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Pocomoke, MD
Holly Grove Christian School
5 miles, W
Stepping Stones Learning Academy
16 miles, N
Asbury Child Development Center
17 miles, N
St Francis De Sales Catholic School
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near West Pocomoke, MD
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
10 miles, NW
Salisbury University
17 miles, N
St Mary's College of Maryland
47 miles, W
Wesley College
74 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Pocomoke, MD
McCready Health
16 miles, SW
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
18 miles, N
Atlantic General Hospital
26 miles, NE
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
28 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Pocomoke, MD
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
83 miles, SW
Norfolk International Airport
90 miles, SW
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
95 miles, NW