Benton County

TN · Pop. 63,918 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Benton County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 63,918.

$/Acre: $2,013

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 217 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 53.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax8.44%

Cost of Living Index86.2

Median Household Income$47,722

Poverty Rate8.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,013

Median Home Price$162K

Acres for Sale1724

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season217 days

Annual Rainfall54.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,036 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)120 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K806

Property Crime /100K1035

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate