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Cearfoss, MD
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland.
Population
86
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
428
ZIP codes
0
Cearfoss and its ZIP codes
Cearfoss at a glance
- Cearfoss is 33% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Cearfoss.
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
Cearfoss, 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° / 25°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cearfoss, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Cearfoss
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaugansvilleCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 2.4 |
| MiddleburgCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| Fountainhead-Orchard HillsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 4.4 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.2 |
| State Line, PACensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.7 |
| Wilson-ConococheagueCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Paramount-Long MeadowCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| ReidCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| HagerstownCity | 5.2 mi | 12.9 |
| Kemps MillCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| HalfwayCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.4 |
| PinesburgCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Greencastle, PABorough | 6.8 mi | 1.6 |
| FunkstownTown | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| WilliamsportTown | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| RobinwoodCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cearfoss, MD in?
- Cearfoss is in Washington County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Cearfoss, MD?
- About 86 people live in Cearfoss, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cearfoss?
- Nearby places include Maugansville (1.6 mi), Middleburg (3 mi), Fountainhead-Orchard Hills (3.3 mi), Fairview (3.6 mi), State Line, PA (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023