Butler County

PA · Pop. 77,419 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Butler County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 77,419.

$/Acre: $2,861
Property Tax: 1.58%
Growing Season: 174 days
Broadband: 83%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 46.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%
Local Sales Tax0.51%
Combined Sales Tax6.51%
Cost of Living Index101.4
Median Household Income$59,023
Poverty Rate13.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,861
Median Home Price$365K
Acres for Sale3002
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season174 days
Annual Rainfall38.3 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation2,276 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado4/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)195 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K360
Property Crime /100K442
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town16 miles
Nearest City20 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%
Ag EconomyModerate