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