Overview

Kent County, MD (shown in white) has 276.99 mi² of land area and 136.46 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Anne Arundel County, MD
• Baltimore County, MD
• Cecil County, MD
• Harford County, MD
• Kent County, DE
• New Castle County, DE
• Queen Anne's County, MD

The county's elevations range from a low of 0' to a high of 85.3', with a weighted average of 24.6' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 25.7°F to average highs around 87.8°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 56.4°F. Average annual precipation is 49.5". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 7A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Kent County is 19,599 with 8,281 households. These households are spread across 13 unique municipalties (not all shown).