Pike County

PA · Pop. 16,777 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Pike County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 16,777.

$/Acre: $2,329

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 49.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.2%

Combined Sales Tax7.2%

Cost of Living Index106.9

Median Household Income$91,944

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,329

Median Home Price$351K

Acres for Sale4242

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,681 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)312 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K304

Property Crime /100K379

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyModerate