Coos County

NH · Pop. 37,636 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Coos County is a suburban county in NH with a population of approximately 37,636.

$/Acre: $1,537
Property Tax: 2.18%
Growing Season: 126 days
Broadband: 64%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 29.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.18%
Local Sales Tax1.85%
Combined Sales Tax1.85%
Cost of Living Index106.9
Median Household Income$93,704
Poverty Rate20%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,537
Median Home Price$292K
Acres for Sale4516
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season126 days
Annual Rainfall46.9 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low14°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,482 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)389 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K271
Property Crime /100K305
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City39 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%
Ag EconomyModerate