Lehman's Mill Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Reid’s story
134 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 maps from 1912 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1892Reid is settled
ReidMD
Today 120 people live in this town, first settled in 1892.
Brightwood · Photo: MarthaWaddell58 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
120
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$313K
Census ACS
Household income
$145K
median
Median age
61.8
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Settled
1892
134 years ago
Is Reid a good place to live?
Reid’s midpoint age is 61.8 years, above both Maryland’s towns (39.4 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only one of the 262 Maryland towns we compare has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Reid. Brightwood and Lehman's Mill Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Reid has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
120 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Reid.
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Reid, with inland flooding at the top
7risk score of 100
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 93% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 56% of Reid’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 16% to hurricanes.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Maryland overall
61.8median age · MD 39.4
A bachelor’s degree or higher: nearly two in five adults 25 and older, vs 44% across Maryland. Adults 18 to 34 are nearly one in ten residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 29% of residents (17% statewide).
ReidMarylandUnited States
Ages · share of residents
36%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma0%
High school14%
Some college47%
Associate’s0%
Bachelor’s39%
Graduate0%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 0% and 100% women
The Census survey reached too few of Reid’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±68.1 points. Across Maryland, 51.3% of residents are women.
| Reid | MD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.7% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.2% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 0% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 0% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 35.8% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.2% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 13.5% | 23.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 47.2% | 17.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0% | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 39.3% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 20.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Reid’s year
31″snow a winter
The range runs from 22° on a January night to 87° on a July afternoon, with about 31 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring41–64°
Summer62–85°
Fall44–66°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Reid is
16% of Reid adults report frequent mental distress. Two figures for adults here: 28% get no exercise outside work, 38% have high blood pressure.
| Reid | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 23% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
0 better23 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Reid | MD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.4% | 9.9% |
Meritus Medical Center
6.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Reid
15pages on Reid
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
Nearby attractions
All 78 attractions →Raven Rock Mountain Complex and 25 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Reid. Close and well known come first.
Big draw14 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
15 mi National BattlefieldAntietam National Battlefield161K visitors a year
25 mi Ancient siteGettysburg Battlefield
10 mi National park siteCatoctin Mountain Park461K visitors a year
25 mi LandmarkGettysburg National Cemetery
22 mi National Military ParkGettysburg National Military Park730K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Antietam National Battlefield: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · Catoctin Mountain Park: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 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
Getting set up
Moving to Reid: who provides what
Reid is unincorporated, so Washington County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPotomac Edison15.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet3 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWashington CountyWashington County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWashington County Board of ElectionsWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code2174221742 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Reid
Hagerstown Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Hagerstown5.7 mi$4,320 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont AltoUniversity or college · Public · Mont Alto, PA11.6 mi$14,408 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Reid residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
About Reid
Unincorporated community in Maryland, United States
Reid is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland, United States. Its population was 64 as of the 2020 census. The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway served the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
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