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