Fulton County

PA · Pop. 31,594 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Fulton County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 31,594.

$/Acre: $5,940

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 159 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 100.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.7%

Combined Sales Tax6.7%

Cost of Living Index100.3

Median Household Income$69,185

Poverty Rate19.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,940

Median Home Price$438K

Acres for Sale1810

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season159 days

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,144 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)190 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K374

Property Crime /100K419

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyWeak