Westmoreland County

PA · Pop. 120,572 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Westmoreland County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 120,572.

$/Acre: $4,450

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 73.7/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.86%

Combined Sales Tax6.86%

Cost of Living Index100.3

Median Household Income$61,299

Poverty Rate14.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,450

Median Home Price$286K

Acres for Sale4637

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,308 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)166 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K413

Property Crime /100K341

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate