Clinton County
PA · Pop. 37,707 · Suburban County
Clinton County sits in Pennsylvania across 890 square miles, home to 37,707 people at 42.4 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on corn, hay, haylage. The median home price is $179,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.14%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.9°F and average winter lows of 20.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.7 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. The Bucktail Medical Center is 8.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 88.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $179,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- The Bucktail Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 8.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A median household income of $58,842 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Clinton County, PA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 78/100
- Median home price
- $179k
- Property tax
- 1.14%
- Growing season
- 169 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 39.7"
- Broadband
- 88.2%
- Nearest hospital
- The Bucktail Medical Center, 8.3 mi
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Homesteading in Clinton County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Clinton County?
- Clinton County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.9°F, and average winter lows of 20.9°F. The established crops are corn, hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $179,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.14%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 88.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- The Bucktail Medical Center is 8.3 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.
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