Forest County

PA · Pop. 34,588 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Forest County is a rural county in PA with a population of approximately 34,588.

$/Acre: $1,726

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 20.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.78%

Combined Sales Tax6.78%

Cost of Living Index95.9

Median Household Income$63,636

Poverty Rate22.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,726

Median Home Price$328K

Acres for Sale2165

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall36.2 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,282 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)306 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K724

Property Crime /100K605

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyStrong