Maryland Off-Grid Guide PDF Download: 24 Counties Rated

Explore the best and worst counties in Maryland for off-grid living - and all the counties in between.  We use the following metrics to rate counties for helping you find ideal locations for building your off-grid freedom:

• Population Density
• Rainfall Levels
• Terrain & Topography
• Land Costs
• Zoning Freedom
• Estimated Tax Burdens
• Pollutions Levels
• Political Leanings
• Soil Types
• Min/Max Typical Temperatures
• Natural Hazards

We rate counties A - F.  We also rank individual metrics for counties.  Every county profile has an off-grid rating, a metrics list, a write-up description, and quick-links to the following resources for each individual county:

• County History + Demographics Wikipedia
• Birds Eye View in Google Maps
• Land for Sale in LandWatch
• Homes for Sale in Zillow
• Camping Data in Campendium
• Camping Locations in HipCamp
• Organic Farming Opportunities in WWOOF
• RV Stays in Harvest Hosts

We work to update our off-grid datasets every 6 months to give you current and useful data for your off-grid journey.