Mifflin County

PA · Pop. 103,612 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Mifflin County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 103,612.

$/Acre: $2,751

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 60.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.22%

Combined Sales Tax6.22%

Cost of Living Index95.1

Median Household Income$88,726

Poverty Rate16.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,751

Median Home Price$307K

Acres for Sale4344

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,255 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)334 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K445

Property Crime /100K282

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate