Union County
PA · Pop. 42,570 · Mixed County
Union County sits in Pennsylvania across 316 square miles, home to 42,570 people at 134.7 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on corn, hay, haylage. A median home price of $223,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.2% set the cost of entry. 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 43.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Evangelical Community Hospital is 8.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 96.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Evangelical Community Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 8.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 43.2 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 9.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
At a glance
Union County, PA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 63/100
- Median home price
- $223k
- Property tax
- 1.2%
- Growing season
- 171 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 43.2"
- Broadband
- 96.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Evangelical Community Hospital, 8.9 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Union County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Union County?
- Union 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 corn, hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $223,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.2%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Evangelical Community Hospital is 8.9 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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