Huntingdon County

PA · Pop. 53,672 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Huntingdon County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 53,672.

$/Acre: $2,655

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 160 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 40.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.06%

Combined Sales Tax6.06%

Cost of Living Index97.1

Median Household Income$78,703

Poverty Rate24.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,655

Median Home Price$318K

Acres for Sale1227

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season160 days

Annual Rainfall39.8 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,125 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)251 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K476

Property Crime /100K467

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate