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Montour County

PA · Pop. 18,079 · Mixed County

70/100Homestead Score

Montour County, Pennsylvania covers 130 square miles with a population of 18,079 and a density of 139.1 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on soybeans, hay, corn. The median home price is $240,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.03%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 171-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.1°F and average winter lows of 21°F. Annual rainfall averages 41.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Geisinger Medical Center is 5.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 92% of homes.

Property Tax: 1.03%
Growing Season: 171 days
Broadband: 92%
Density: 139.1/sq mi

Pros

  • Broadband reaches 92% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Geisinger Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 5.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.
  • Annual rainfall of 41.5 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
  • A low poverty rate of 8.8% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

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

Homestead score
70/100
Median home price
$240k
Property tax
1.03%
Growing season
171 days (zone 6b)
Annual rainfall
41.5"
Broadband
92%
Nearest hospital
Geisinger Medical Center, 5.3 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.03%
Median Household Income$72,926
Poverty Rate8.8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$240K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6b
Growing Season171 days
Annual Rainfall41.5 inches
Avg Summer High82.1°F
Avg Winter Low21°F
Top CropsSoybeans, Hay, Corn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood4/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalGeisinger Medical Center (5.3 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage92%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Montour County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Montour County?
Montour County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 171-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.1°F, and average winter lows of 21°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, corn.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $240,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.03%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 92% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Geisinger Medical Center is 5.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 4 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.