Montour County

PA · Pop. 136,933 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Montour County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 136,933.

$/Acre: $5,174

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 155 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 99/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.89%

Combined Sales Tax6.89%

Cost of Living Index99

Median Household Income$79,645

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,174

Median Home Price$480K

Acres for Sale406

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season155 days

Annual Rainfall46 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,447 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)261 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K395

Property Crime /100K544

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate