Cameron County

PA · Pop. 138,484 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cameron County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 138,484.

$/Acre: $15,469

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 163 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 353.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.34%

Combined Sales Tax7.34%

Cost of Living Index99.2

Median Household Income$68,325

Poverty Rate17.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,469

Median Home Price$881K

Acres for Sale507

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season163 days

Annual Rainfall39.9 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,985 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)203 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K496

Property Crime /100K391

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak