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