Bradford County

PA · Pop. 71,300 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Bradford County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 71,300.

$/Acre: $8,566

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 143.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.31%

Combined Sales Tax6.31%

Cost of Living Index104.5

Median Household Income$38,791

Poverty Rate13.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,566

Median Home Price$599K

Acres for Sale2134

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall36.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,505 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)194 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K458

Property Crime /100K452

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak