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