Lawrence County

PA · Pop. 189,040 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lawrence County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 189,040.

$/Acre: $7,113

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 162 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 134.6/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.46%

Combined Sales Tax7.46%

Cost of Living Index108.6

Median Household Income$83,510

Poverty Rate17.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,113

Median Home Price$420K

Acres for Sale1246

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season162 days

Annual Rainfall44.9 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,973 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)175 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K471

Property Crime /100K366

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak