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Garrett County is a popular four season lake and mountain resort area for tourists from around the world. Visit the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce home page to learn more about the exciting recreational opportunities available in the county. In addition to being one of the most beautiful places in the state, Garrett County offers a quality of life that is strongly valued by those who live here. It also is rich in people resources. People living in the region possess a strong work ethic. They also believe in the importance of working together collaboratively to help strengthen the economy and family life.

Garrett County Location

Approximately 26,000,000 people live within a 200-mile radius of Garrett County.

Garrett County Geography & Climate

• Area: 658 square miles or 414,000 acres
• Elevation: 900 - 3,360 feet
• Terrain: Predominately mountainous and wooded
• Average Annual Rainfall: 47.6"
• Mean Annual Snowfall: 99.4"
• Average Summer Temperature: 66.6º F
• Average Winter Temperature: 29.1º F

Garrett County Demographics

• Total Population: 29,817
• Population Under 20 Years of Age: 24.8%
• Population 20 - 44 Years of Age: 28.1%
• Population Over 45 Years of Age: 47.1%
• Total Households: 13,006
• Average Household Size: 2.24
• High School Graduates: 79.2%
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.8%

Garrett County Economy

• Primary Industries: Transitioning from Agriculture and Natural Resource-based to Tourism, Retail, Light Manufacturing and Technology
• Unemployment: 4.5% (2007 Annual Average)
• Average Household Income: $45,548 vs. $76,525 in whole state of MD
• Average Per Capita Income: $28,310 vs. $43,788 in whole state of MD

*Statistics based on 2008 estimates provided by:  The National Weather Service and Garrett County Economic Development