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