Bedford County

TN · Pop. 164,807 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Bedford County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 164,807.

$/Acre: $8,975

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 202 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 231.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.66%

Combined Sales Tax8.66%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$65,419

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,975

Median Home Price$482K

Acres for Sale1360

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season202 days

Annual Rainfall50.5 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,256 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)234 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K738

Property Crime /100K953

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak