Armstrong County

PA · Pop. 180,991 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Armstrong County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 180,991.

$/Acre: $4,966
Property Tax: 1.58%
Growing Season: 187 days
Broadband: 58%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 105.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%
Local Sales Tax0.32%
Combined Sales Tax6.32%
Cost of Living Index96.8
Median Household Income$67,570
Poverty Rate15.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,966
Median Home Price$392K
Acres for Sale3963
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season187 days
Annual Rainfall37 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low18°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,890 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado3/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)326 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.4
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K553
Property Crime /100K551
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City59 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%
Ag EconomyWeak