Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
59% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Chewsville, above both Maryland’s towns (42%) and U.S. towns (29%). Chewsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Chewsville beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 6 maps from 1912 on.
Chewsville is unincorporated, so Washington County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Chewsville.
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Chewsville than in 80% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 57% come from inland flooding and 13% from hurricanes.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The median commute is under 8 miles. The typical journey to work in Chewsville is 26 minutes. The top destinations are Hagerstown (25%), Robinwood (6%) and Halfway (6%).
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect July afternoons of 87° and January nights of 23°, with about 28 inches of snow a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among adults here, 16% smoke cigarettes. 15% of adults report frequent physical distress in Chewsville.
| Chewsville | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 20% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| What stands out | Chewsville | MD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| More smokers | 16.4% | 10.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.7% | 5.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Chewsville’s rent at the middle of the market stands at $1,194 a month. For households here, the share who own their home is 64%.
| Chewsville | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 64% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,194 a month | $1,809 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Chewsville. Close and well known come first.
Big draw13 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
12 mi National BattlefieldAntietam National Battlefield161K visitors a year
7 mi National park siteCatoctin Mountain Park461K visitors a year
24 mi Ancient siteGettysburg Battlefield
24 mi LandmarkGettysburg National Cemetery
21 mi National Military ParkGettysburg National Military Park730K visitors a yearRaven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Antietam National Battlefield: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Catoctin Mountain Park: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · Gettysburg National Cemetery: Photo: Henryhartley at en.wikipedia Statue: Randolph Rogers (1825-1892), Public domain · Gettysburg National Military Park: David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
3 within 15 miles of the center of Chewsville
About 0 of every 100 Chewsville residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
Where Chewsville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
CDP in Maryland, United States
Chewsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 261 at the 2020 census.
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Chewsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
