Luzerne County

PA · Pop. 143,247 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Luzerne County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 143,247.

$/Acre: $8,225

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 163.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1%

Combined Sales Tax7%

Cost of Living Index106.3

Median Household Income$76,751

Poverty Rate13.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,225

Median Home Price$433K

Acres for Sale1796

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall36.6 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,228 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)119 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K351

Property Crime /100K459

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak