Susquehanna County

PA · Pop. 24,893 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Susquehanna County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 24,893.

$/Acre: $2,857

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 60.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.84%

Combined Sales Tax7.84%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$69,378

Poverty Rate16.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,857

Median Home Price$282K

Acres for Sale4365

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,536 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)102 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K547

Property Crime /100K490

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyModerate