Bledsoe County

TN · Pop. 44,454 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Bledsoe County is a rural county in TN with a population of approximately 44,454.

$/Acre: $1,129
Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 218 days
Broadband: 46%
Safety: 3/10
Density: 24.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Local Sales Tax1.54%
Combined Sales Tax8.54%
Cost of Living Index86.3
Median Household Income$89,643
Poverty Rate22.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,129
Median Home Price$141K
Acres for Sale3879
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season218 days
Annual Rainfall50.4 inches
Avg Summer High87°F
Avg Winter Low30°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation1,853 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)240 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1098
Property Crime /100K1312
Overall Safety3/10
Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City65 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%
Ag EconomyStrong