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1905
Lonaconing, Maryland, 1905
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About Lonaconing
Town in Maryland, United StatesLonaconing is a town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States, located along the Georges Creek Valley. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Lonaconing had a population of 1,001.
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Housing in Lonaconing
The typical Lonaconing home is worth about $108,000, down 4.2% in a year, 75% below the Maryland typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Lonaconing
Full picture →Most working residents leave Lonaconing for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Cumberland (23%), Frostburg (5%) and Cresaptown (3%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Health in Lonaconing
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Lonaconing
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Lonaconing
Full climate →Lonaconing has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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