Jefferson County

PA · Pop. 191,855 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 191,855.

$/Acre: $8,156

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 173.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.05%

Combined Sales Tax6.05%

Cost of Living Index97.2

Median Household Income$53,270

Poverty Rate19%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,156

Median Home Price$506K

Acres for Sale4024

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall39.3 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,862 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)255 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K493

Property Crime /100K366

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak