What are the schools like in Big Pool, MD?

School district data for Big Pool is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Big Pool?

The median household income in Big Pool, MD is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Big Pool, MD?

Big Pool has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.8 inches.

Big Pool, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Big Pool, MD affordable or expensive?

Big Pool's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Big Pool is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Big Pool, MD?

Big Pool has a violent crime rate of 207.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 735.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Big Pool, MD a Good Place to Live?

Big Pool is a small town of 40 in Maryland, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Big Pool stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Big Pool is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Big Pool city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Big Pool's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Big Pool costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Big Pool, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Big Pool's violent crime rate is 207.9 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.9 /100k

Property Crime

735.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Big Pool, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	100.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Big Pool sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation and 30.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Big Pool, MD
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	43.1"
Annual Snowfall	30.8"

Demographics

Metric	Big Pool, MD	National Avg
Population	40	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Big Pool, MD affordable or expensive?

Big Pool's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Big Pool roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Big Pool, MD?

Big Pool's violent crime rate is 207.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 735.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Big Pool?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Big Pool, MD a good place to live?

Big Pool, MD has a population of 40, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Big Pool?

Big Pool averages 41.6°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches with about 30.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Big Pool?

The population of Big Pool, Maryland is 40. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Big Pool?

Key numbers for living in Big Pool: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Big Pool side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.