Wyoming County
PA · Pop. 26,075 · Suburban County
Wyoming County sits in Pennsylvania across 397 square miles, home to 26,075 people at 65.7 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $206,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.34% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.8°F and average winter lows of 21°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Wilkes - Barre General Hospital is 19.8 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 91.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 91.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low poverty rate of 11.4% signals a relatively stable local economy.
- A median household income of $70,268 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.34% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, Wilkes - Barre General Hospital, is 19.8 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Wyoming County, PA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 55/100
- Median home price
- $206k
- Property tax
- 1.34%
- Growing season
- 169 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 39.9"
- Broadband
- 91.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Wilkes - Barre General Hospital, 19.8 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Wyoming County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Wyoming County?
- Wyoming County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.8°F, and average winter lows of 21°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $206,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.34%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 91.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Wilkes - Barre General Hospital is 19.8 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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