Bedford County

PA · Pop. 136,525 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Bedford County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 136,525.

$/Acre: $15,042

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 300.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.09%

Combined Sales Tax6.09%

Cost of Living Index102.7

Median Household Income$69,718

Poverty Rate14.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,042

Median Home Price$819K

Acres for Sale2728

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall47.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,518 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)223 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K447

Property Crime /100K526

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak