Carter County

TN · Pop. 37,974 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Carter County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 37,974.

$/Acre: $1,049

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 206 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 28.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.53%

Combined Sales Tax8.53%

Cost of Living Index92.5

Median Household Income$67,984

Poverty Rate13.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,049

Median Home Price$240K

Acres for Sale2808

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season206 days

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,721 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)167 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K612

Property Crime /100K473

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate