Snyder County
PA · Pop. 39,711 · Mixed County
Snyder County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Pennsylvania, spanning 329 square miles with 39,711 residents at a density of 120.7 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on corn, hay, soybeans. The median home price is $206,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.17%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 176-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.2°F and average winter lows of 21.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 46.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Sunbury Community Hospital is 17.1 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 92.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 92.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Annual rainfall of 46.6 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 8.6% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- The nearest hospital, Sunbury Community Hospital, is 17.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Snyder County, PA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 51/100
- Median home price
- $206k
- Property tax
- 1.17%
- Growing season
- 176 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 46.6"
- Broadband
- 92.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Sunbury Community Hospital, 17.1 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
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Healthcare
Infrastructure & Community
Business & Employment
Homesteading in Snyder County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Snyder County?
- Snyder County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 176-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.2°F, and average winter lows of 21.3°F. The established crops are corn, hay, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $206,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.17%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 92.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Sunbury Community Hospital is 17.1 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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