Venango County

PA · Pop. 9,483 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Venango County is a rural county in PA with a population of approximately 9,483.

$/Acre: $1,503
Property Tax: 1.58%
Growing Season: 163 days
Broadband: 78%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 5.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%
Local Sales Tax0.36%
Combined Sales Tax6.36%
Cost of Living Index108.2
Median Household Income$52,682
Poverty Rate14.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,503
Median Home Price$317K
Acres for Sale252
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season163 days
Annual Rainfall43.8 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low18°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,424 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)244 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.5
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K558
Property Crime /100K457
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town20 miles
Nearest City62 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%
Ag EconomyStrong