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