West Pocomoke, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
545 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
33.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,161 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$134,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$468 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$744 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset County
4
Salisbury Metro Area
4
Maryland
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset County
2
Salisbury Metro Area
5
Maryland
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 37
Feb 3 4 40
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 3 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 5 0 76
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 3 0 50
Dec 4 2 41

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MD State Senate District 38, MD State Legislative Subdistrict 38A, MD
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Schools

Pocomoke High
3 miles, S • 4.6 star
Holly Grove Christian School
5 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Delmarva Beauty Academy
17 miles, N • 1 star
Salisbury University
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
Wor-Wic Community College
20 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

McCready Health
16 miles, W
Atlantic General Hospital
26 miles, E • 4.1 star
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Norfolk International Airport
90 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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