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Big Pool, MD
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland.
Population
41
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
381
ZIP codes
0
Big Pool and its ZIP codes
Big Pool at a glance
- Big Pool is 40% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Big Pool, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Big Pool.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,257
66,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $7,506 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Big Pool, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,066
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
280
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Pool, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Big Pool
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ErnstvilleCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Indian SpringsCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.1 |
| PecktonvilleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Big SpringCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Hedgesville, WVTown | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| Clear SpringTown | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| CharltonCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Falling Waters, WVCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.3 |
| PinesburgCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| HancockTown | 9.9 mi | 3 |
| Wilson-ConococheagueCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.7 |
| WilliamsportTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| Kemps MillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Bath (Berkeley Springs), WVTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Martinsburg, WVCity | 11 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Pool, MD in?
- Big Pool is in Washington County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Big Pool, MD?
- About 41 people live in Big Pool, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Pool?
- Nearby places include Ernstville (0.6 mi), Indian Springs (1.5 mi), Pecktonville (3.3 mi), Big Spring (4.1 mi), Hedgesville, WV (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023