Kent County
MD · Pop. 19,265 · Suburban County
Kent County sits in Maryland across 277 square miles, home to 19,265 people at 69.5 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $307,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.94%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 211-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.7°F and average winter lows of 27.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Umd Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown is 3.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 211-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.94% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Umd Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown, with an emergency room, is just 3.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low poverty rate of 9.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
At a glance
Kent County, MD is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 67/100
- Median home price
- $307k
- Property tax
- 0.94%
- Growing season
- 211 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.1"
- Broadband
- 95.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Umd Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown, 3.7 mi
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Homesteading in Kent County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Kent County?
- Kent County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 211-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.7°F, and average winter lows of 27.8°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $307,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.94%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Umd Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown is 3.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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