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