Beaver County

PA · Pop. 26,160 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Beaver County is a rural county in PA with a population of approximately 26,160.

$/Acre: $1,941

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 22.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.87%

Combined Sales Tax6.87%

Cost of Living Index103.2

Median Household Income$92,151

Poverty Rate12.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,941

Median Home Price$250K

Acres for Sale3240

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,468 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)168 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K604

Property Crime /100K627

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyStrong