Carbon County

PA · Pop. 9,135 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Carbon County is a rural county in PA with a population of approximately 9,135.

$/Acre: $1,540

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 18.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.98%

Combined Sales Tax7.98%

Cost of Living Index102.9

Median Household Income$52,866

Poverty Rate8.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,540

Median Home Price$195K

Acres for Sale534

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,433 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)316 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K670

Property Crime /100K788

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyStrong