Indiana County

PA · Pop. 14,036 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Indiana County is a rural county in PA with a population of approximately 14,036.

$/Acre: $1,903
Property Tax: 1.58%
Growing Season: 153 days
Broadband: 60%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 11.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%
Local Sales Tax0.66%
Combined Sales Tax6.66%
Cost of Living Index103.8
Median Household Income$93,906
Poverty Rate18.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,903
Median Home Price$157K
Acres for Sale3438
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season153 days
Annual Rainfall43.8 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,044 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)179 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K524
Property Crime /100K416
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town24 miles
Nearest City49 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%
Ag EconomyStrong