Cocke County

TN · Pop. 127,327 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cocke County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 127,327.

$/Acre: $4,371

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 133.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.29%

Combined Sales Tax8.29%

Cost of Living Index84.9

Median Household Income$40,059

Poverty Rate9.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,371

Median Home Price$350K

Acres for Sale764

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall54.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,222 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)215 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K885

Property Crime /100K874

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak