Lycoming County

PA · Pop. 50,911 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lycoming County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 50,911.

$/Acre: $3,240
Property Tax: 1.58%
Growing Season: 185 days
Broadband: 89%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 49.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%
Local Sales Tax1.04%
Combined Sales Tax7.04%
Cost of Living Index97.9
Median Household Income$77,874
Poverty Rate18.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,240
Median Home Price$244K
Acres for Sale2991
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season185 days
Annual Rainfall43.2 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low22°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,556 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado2/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)129 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K404
Property Crime /100K373
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City26 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%
Ag EconomyModerate