Cecil County

MD · Pop. 10,125 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Cecil County is a rural county in MD with a population of approximately 10,125.

$/Acre: $2,147

Property Tax: 1.09%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 9.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%

Local Sales Tax0.6%

Combined Sales Tax6.6%

Cost of Living Index119.9

Median Household Income$53,639

Poverty Rate17%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,147

Median Home Price$354K

Acres for Sale697

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall38.8 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,412 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)342 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K890

Property Crime /100K574

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyStrong