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