Lackawanna County

PA · Pop. 160,834 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lackawanna County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 160,834.

$/Acre: $14,378

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 162 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 291.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax7.91%

Cost of Living Index101.2

Median Household Income$41,252

Poverty Rate17.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,378

Median Home Price$661K

Acres for Sale2789

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season162 days

Annual Rainfall42 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,015 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)330 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K553

Property Crime /100K551

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak