Kent County

DE · Pop. 186,708 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Kent County is a mixed county in DE with a population of approximately 186,708.

$/Acre: $16,592

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 199.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.07%

Combined Sales Tax0.07%

Cost of Living Index109.2

Median Household Income$75,328

Poverty Rate19.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,592

Median Home Price$895K

Acres for Sale65

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,342 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)153 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K521

Property Crime /100K637

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak