Potter County

PA · Pop. 65,404 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Potter County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 65,404.

$/Acre: $3,184

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 57.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.38%

Cost of Living Index96.6

Median Household Income$60,541

Poverty Rate12.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,184

Median Home Price$271K

Acres for Sale2905

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall36.2 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,575 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)271 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K526

Property Crime /100K351

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyModerate