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Clarion County

PA · Pop. 37,297 · Suburban County

82/100Homestead Score

Clarion County is a suburban county in Pennsylvania, spanning 601 square miles with 37,297 residents at a density of 62.1 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, haylage. A median home price of $152,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.97% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 143-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.7°F and average winter lows of 17.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 46.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Clarion Hospital is 1.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 86.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 143 days
Broadband: 86.1%
Density: 62.1/sq mi

Pros

  • A median home price of $152,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Clarion Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 1.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • Annual rainfall of 46.6 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.

Cons

  • A 143-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.

At a glance

Clarion County, PA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
82/100
Median home price
$152k
Property tax
0.97%
Growing season
143 days (zone 6a)
Annual rainfall
46.6"
Broadband
86.1%
Nearest hospital
Clarion Hospital, 1.3 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Median Household Income$60,668
Poverty Rate13.9%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$152K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6a
Growing Season143 days
Annual Rainfall46.6 inches
Avg Summer High79.7°F
Avg Winter Low17.8°F
Top CropsHay, Corn, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado3/10
Flood6/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalClarion Hospital (1.3 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86.1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Clarion County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Clarion County?
Clarion County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 143-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.7°F, and average winter lows of 17.8°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $152,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.97%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 86.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Clarion Hospital is 1.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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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.