Union County

PA · Pop. 18,667 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Union County is a rural county in PA with a population of approximately 18,667.

$/Acre: $1,723

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 159 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 15.8/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 Tax0.5%

Combined Sales Tax6.5%

Cost of Living Index100.1

Median Household Income$91,409

Poverty Rate25.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,723

Median Home Price$206K

Acres for Sale1397

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season159 days

Annual Rainfall46.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,116 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)152 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K734

Property Crime /100K897

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyStrong