Lebanon County

PA · Pop. 141,218 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lebanon County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 141,218.

$/Acre: $11,475

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 293.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.8%

Combined Sales Tax7.8%

Cost of Living Index104.8

Median Household Income$89,623

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,475

Median Home Price$573K

Acres for Sale2304

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall42.7 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,784 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)104 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K555

Property Crime /100K534

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak