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