Blount County

TN · Pop. 189,985 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Blount County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 189,985.

$/Acre: $8,956

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 211 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 355.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.24%

Combined Sales Tax8.24%

Cost of Living Index89.4

Median Household Income$64,655

Poverty Rate11.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,956

Median Home Price$603K

Acres for Sale3336

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season211 days

Annual Rainfall52.8 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,018 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)167 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K896

Property Crime /100K1065

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak