Clearfield County
PA · Pop. 78,902 · Suburban County
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania covers 1,145 square miles with a population of 78,902 and a density of 68.9 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $125,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.19% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 156-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.7°F and average winter lows of 19.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 41.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Penn Highlands Dubois is 17.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 82.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $125,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Annual rainfall of 41.6 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A median household income of $60,181 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 156-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
At a glance
Clearfield County, PA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 60/100
- Median home price
- $125k
- Property tax
- 1.19%
- Growing season
- 156 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 41.6"
- Broadband
- 82.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Penn Highlands Dubois, 17.2 mi
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Homesteading in Clearfield County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Clearfield County?
- Clearfield County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 156-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.7°F, and average winter lows of 19.6°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $125,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.19%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 82.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Penn Highlands Dubois is 17.2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Data sources
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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