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