Fayette County
PA · Pop. 126,967 · Mixed County
Fayette County, Pennsylvania covers 791 square miles with a population of 126,967 and a density of 160.5 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $127,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.19%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 159-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.4°F and average winter lows of 22.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.1 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Uniontown Hospital is 5.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $127,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Uniontown Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 5.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
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 159-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
At a glance
Fayette County, PA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 50/100
- Median home price
- $127k
- Property tax
- 1.19%
- Growing season
- 159 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 43.1"
- Broadband
- 95.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Uniontown Hospital, 5.3 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
Land & Building
Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
Infrastructure & Community
Business & Employment
Homesteading in Fayette County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Fayette County?
- Fayette County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 159-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.4°F, and average winter lows of 22.1°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $127,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.19%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Uniontown Hospital is 5.3 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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