Susquehanna County
PA · Pop. 38,349 · Suburban County
Susquehanna County is a suburban county in Pennsylvania, spanning 823 square miles with 38,349 residents at a density of 46.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $207,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.15%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 134-day growing season, average summer highs of 77.4°F and average winter lows of 13.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Endless Mountains Health Systems, Inc is 2.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 90.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Endless Mountains Health Systems, Inc, with an emergency room, is just 2.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 44.9 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 10.9% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 134-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Average winter lows of 13.2°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Susquehanna County, PA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 67/100
- Median home price
- $207k
- Property tax
- 1.15%
- Growing season
- 134 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.9"
- Broadband
- 90.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Endless Mountains Health Systems, Inc, 2.2 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Susquehanna County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Susquehanna County?
- Susquehanna County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 134-day growing season, average summer highs of 77.4°F, and average winter lows of 13.2°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $207,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.15%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Endless Mountains Health Systems, Inc is 2.2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals 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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