Blair County

PA · Pop. 95,536 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Blair County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 95,536.

$/Acre: $7,174

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 123.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.41%

Combined Sales Tax7.41%

Cost of Living Index94.4

Median Household Income$85,692

Poverty Rate23.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,174

Median Home Price$481K

Acres for Sale1758

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall42.7 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,672 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)361 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K478

Property Crime /100K361

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak