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