Franklin County

PA · Pop. 139,604 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Franklin County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 139,604.

$/Acre: $3,826

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 154 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 79.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax6.02%

Cost of Living Index98.6

Median Household Income$68,365

Poverty Rate19.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,826

Median Home Price$415K

Acres for Sale4057

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season154 days

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,026 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)210 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K305

Property Crime /100K351

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyModerate