Adams County

PA · Pop. 49,401 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Adams County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 49,401.

$/Acre: $1,883

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 154 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 35.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.75%

Combined Sales Tax6.75%

Cost of Living Index100.8

Median Household Income$63,552

Poverty Rate21.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,883

Median Home Price$160K

Acres for Sale2762

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season154 days

Annual Rainfall41.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,856 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)260 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K452

Property Crime /100K514

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyModerate