Cambria County
PA · Pop. 132,355 · Mixed County
Cambria County, Pennsylvania covers 688 square miles with a population of 132,355 and a density of 192.4 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, haylage. A median home price of $116,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.28% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 132-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.7°F and average winter lows of 18.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.7 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is 10.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $116,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 94.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Conemaugh Miners Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 10.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 47.7 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 132-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
At a glance
Cambria County, PA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 52/100
- Median home price
- $116k
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- Growing season
- 132 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.7"
- Broadband
- 94.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Conemaugh Miners Medical Center, 10.2 mi
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Homesteading in Cambria County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Cambria County?
- Cambria County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 132-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.7°F, and average winter lows of 18.6°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $116,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.28%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 94.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is 10.2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 4 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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