Perry County

PA · Pop. 143,539 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Perry County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 143,539.

$/Acre: $6,407

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 102.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.46%

Combined Sales Tax7.46%

Cost of Living Index101.2

Median Household Income$87,423

Poverty Rate18.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,407

Median Home Price$442K

Acres for Sale4611

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall44 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,501 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)158 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K472

Property Crime /100K293

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak