Claiborne County

TN · Pop. 164,880 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Claiborne County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 164,880.

$/Acre: $9,687

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 203 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 288.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.84%

Combined Sales Tax7.84%

Cost of Living Index97.9

Median Household Income$78,638

Poverty Rate19.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,687

Median Home Price$595K

Acres for Sale3160

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season203 days

Annual Rainfall52.7 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,668 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)358 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K656

Property Crime /100K732

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak