Decatur County

TN · Pop. 73,052 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Decatur County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 73,052.

$/Acre: $3,189
Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 192 days
Broadband: 31%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 103.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Local Sales Tax1.87%
Combined Sales Tax8.87%
Cost of Living Index93.4
Median Household Income$71,257
Poverty Rate9.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,189
Median Home Price$273K
Acres for Sale1034
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season192 days
Annual Rainfall47.2 inches
Avg Summer High86°F
Avg Winter Low32°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,521 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado5/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)191 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K792
Property Crime /100K645
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City65 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%
Ag EconomyWeak