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