Kent County

MD · Pop. 135,958 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Kent County is a mixed county in MD with a population of approximately 135,958.

$/Acre: $10,537

Property Tax: 1.09%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 108.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%

Local Sales Tax0.29%

Combined Sales Tax6.29%

Cost of Living Index105.4

Median Household Income$76,940

Poverty Rate16%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,537

Median Home Price$558K

Acres for Sale4499

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall44 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,208 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)317 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K731

Property Crime /100K957

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak