The Town FilesLonaconing, Maryland
Town in Allegany County · population 1,001 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $89,400
- Household income
- $54,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 72 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 46.2
Lonaconing is a town of 1,001 people in Allegany County, Maryland. The median home is worth $89,400, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks quieter than 94% of Maryland towns, better for retirees than 88% of Maryland towns, easier by car than 78% of Maryland towns.
How Lonaconing ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lonaconing is worth $89,400, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $54,250, which is more affordable than 99% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $719 a month. 61.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lonaconing | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,400 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $719 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $54,250 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.7% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lonaconing
| People | Lonaconing | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.9% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 94.3% |
Weather in Lonaconing
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows 18.5°F. About 45.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 72.1 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lonaconing since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 2, 1998 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 2, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 28, 2010.
Severe weather in Allegany County since 1996
Allegany County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Allegany County
Allegany County had 26,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,777 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Lonaconing itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Lonaconing
2 public schools with 512 students, about 11.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 268 | 14.1 |
| Westmar Middle | 6-8 | 244 | 9.4 |
Towns near Lonaconing
- Rawlings, MD5.2 mi · 687 people · home $144,500
- Westernport, MD6.4 mi · 1,812 people · home $86,300
- Frostburg, MD6.5 mi · 7,027 people · home $181,700
- Bel Air, MD6.7 mi · 1,689 people · home $195,700
- Piedmont, WV7.1 mi · 718 people · home $46,700
- Eckhart Mines, MD7.7 mi · 858 people · home $182,700
- Cresaptown, MD7.9 mi · 5,442 people · home $142,600
- Keyser, WV8.7 mi · 4,864 people · home $143,000
Lonaconing questions
Is Lonaconing, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lonaconing scores better for retirees than 88% of Maryland towns and quieter than 94%. 25.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.2).
How much does a house cost in Lonaconing?
The median owner-occupied home in Lonaconing is valued at $89,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,250, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $719 a month.
What is the weather like in Lonaconing?
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.2 inches of precipitation a year and 72.1 inches of snow.
Does Lonaconing get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lonaconing since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 2, 1998. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)