Elk County

PA · Pop. 159,983 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Elk County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 159,983.

$/Acre: $13,314

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 283.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.83%

Combined Sales Tax7.83%

Cost of Living Index105.6

Median Household Income$63,758

Poverty Rate22.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,314

Median Home Price$800K

Acres for Sale2506

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,650 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)164 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K454

Property Crime /100K362

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak