McKean County

PA · Pop. 91,480 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

McKean County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 91,480.

$/Acre: $4,060

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 160 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 81.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.28%

Combined Sales Tax6.28%

Cost of Living Index106.2

Median Household Income$65,252

Poverty Rate22.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,060

Median Home Price$267K

Acres for Sale4256

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season160 days

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,885 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)312 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K361

Property Crime /100K370

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyModerate