Columbia County

PA · Pop. 68,024 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Columbia County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 68,024.

$/Acre: $8,091

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 157 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 151.5/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.95%

Combined Sales Tax7.95%

Cost of Living Index101.7

Median Household Income$45,499

Poverty Rate19%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,091

Median Home Price$455K

Acres for Sale3281

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season157 days

Annual Rainfall47.7 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,891 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)299 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K319

Property Crime /100K302

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak