Cumberland County

PA · Pop. 168,946 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Cumberland County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 168,946.

$/Acre: $5,567
Property Tax: 1.58%
Growing Season: 170 days
Broadband: 69%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 97.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%
Local Sales Tax0.27%
Combined Sales Tax6.27%
Cost of Living Index98.3
Median Household Income$44,332
Poverty Rate12.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,567
Median Home Price$494K
Acres for Sale4758
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season170 days
Annual Rainfall41 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,233 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)199 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K432
Property Crime /100K394
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town13 miles
Nearest City27 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Ag EconomyModerate