Davidson County

TN · Pop. 12,485 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Davidson County is a rural county in TN with a population of approximately 12,485.

$/Acre: $888

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 13/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.88%

Combined Sales Tax8.88%

Cost of Living Index97.7

Median Household Income$45,538

Poverty Rate21.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$888

Median Home Price$281K

Acres for Sale2137

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall48 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,839 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)264 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K962

Property Crime /100K1129

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyStrong