Snyder County

PA · Pop. 15,200 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Snyder County is a rural county in PA with a population of approximately 15,200.

$/Acre: $1,664

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 19.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.77%

Combined Sales Tax7.77%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$91,660

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,664

Median Home Price$276K

Acres for Sale1117

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall42.9 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,609 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)368 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K738

Property Crime /100K879

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyStrong