Coos County
NH · Pop. 31,386 · Rural County
Coos County is a rural county in New Hampshire, spanning 1,795 square miles with 31,386 residents at a density of 17.5 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $170,000, with an effective property tax rate of 2.07%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 112-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.6°F and average winter lows of 3.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 38.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Androscoggin Valley Hospital is 13.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $170,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 96.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 17.5 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.2% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 112-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 2.07% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Average winter lows of 3.5°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Coos County, NH is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 59/100
- Median home price
- $170k
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- Growing season
- 112 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 38.2"
- Broadband
- 96.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Androscoggin Valley Hospital, 13.2 mi
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Homesteading in Coos County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Coos County?
- Coos County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 112-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.6°F, and average winter lows of 3.5°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $170,000 and the effective property tax rate is 2.07%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Androscoggin Valley Hospital is 13.2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 3 hospitals 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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