Indiana County, Pennsylvania is a rural county located in the west-central part of the state. It has a population of 88,880 and includes many small towns and boroughs. The county seat is Indiana. The county is ranked as the 109th best place to live in Pennsylvania according to the rankings by BestPlaces. It ranks favorably for housing costs and job opportunities, with an unemployment rate of 5.2%, as well as being one of the safer places in Pennsylvania. The cost of living also ranks below both the state average and national average due to low housing costs. Furthermore, it offers excellent outdoor recreational opportunities through its topography which includes rolling hills, valleys, forests, rivers and streams. In short, Indiana County provides an affordable lifestyle with ample employment opportunities and good safety ratings in a rural setting that provides plenty of natural beauty for residents to enjoy.
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