Huntingdon County
PA · Pop. 43,844 · Suburban County
Huntingdon County is a suburban county in Pennsylvania, spanning 875 square miles with 43,844 residents at a density of 50.1 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $180,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.91%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 186-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.1°F and average winter lows of 23.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 38.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Penn Highlands Huntingdon is 5.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 82.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 186-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.91% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $180,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Penn Highlands Huntingdon, with an emergency room, is just 5.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low poverty rate of 11% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
At a glance
Huntingdon County, PA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 81/100
- Median home price
- $180k
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- Growing season
- 186 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 38.6"
- Broadband
- 82.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Penn Highlands Huntingdon, 5.5 mi
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Homesteading in Huntingdon County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Huntingdon County?
- Huntingdon County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 186-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.1°F, and average winter lows of 23.4°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $180,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.91%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 82.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Penn Highlands Huntingdon is 5.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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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