Worcester County

MD · Pop. 157,929 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Worcester County is a mixed county in MD with a population of approximately 157,929.

$/Acre: $23,902

Property Tax: 1.09%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 295.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%

Local Sales Tax1.56%

Combined Sales Tax7.56%

Cost of Living Index109

Median Household Income$72,558

Poverty Rate8.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$23,902

Median Home Price$1038K

Acres for Sale2385

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall44 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,232 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)344 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 /100K617

Property Crime /100K452

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak