Sullivan County

PA · Pop. 164,430 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Sullivan County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 164,430.

$/Acre: $5,181
Property Tax: 1.58%
Growing Season: 163 days
Broadband: 69%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 95.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%
Local Sales Tax0.49%
Combined Sales Tax6.49%
Cost of Living Index106
Median Household Income$62,509
Poverty Rate24.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,181
Median Home Price$464K
Acres for Sale2128
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season163 days
Annual Rainfall36.2 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low18°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,916 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)231 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K501
Property Crime /100K405
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town15 miles
Nearest City25 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%
Ag EconomyModerate