Carroll County

MD · Pop. 29,857 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Carroll County is a rural county in MD with a population of approximately 29,857.

$/Acre: $3,001

Property Tax: 1.09%

Growing Season: 195 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 24.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%

Local Sales Tax0.42%

Combined Sales Tax6.42%

Cost of Living Index112.4

Median Household Income$68,969

Poverty Rate11.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,001

Median Home Price$382K

Acres for Sale3781

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season195 days

Annual Rainfall41.9 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,448 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)195 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K891

Property Crime /100K1010

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyStrong