Cambria County

PA · Pop. 190,548 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cambria County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 190,548.

$/Acre: $12,379

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 412.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.85%

Combined Sales Tax6.85%

Cost of Living Index102.7

Median Household Income$87,032

Poverty Rate13.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,379

Median Home Price$699K

Acres for Sale3971

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall47.5 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,028 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)217 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K505

Property Crime /100K467

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak