Somerset County

MD · Pop. 38,444 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Somerset County is a suburban county in MD with a population of approximately 38,444.

$/Acre: $4,834

Property Tax: 1.09%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 70.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%

Local Sales Tax1.11%

Combined Sales Tax7.11%

Cost of Living Index116.2

Median Household Income$54,357

Poverty Rate20.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,834

Median Home Price$431K

Acres for Sale1958

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall43.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,215 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)389 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K380

Property Crime /100K421

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate