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