DeKalb County

TN · Pop. 176,178 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

DeKalb County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 176,178.

$/Acre: $4,415

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 113.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.89%

Combined Sales Tax7.89%

Cost of Living Index90.6

Median Household Income$41,202

Poverty Rate19.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,415

Median Home Price$263K

Acres for Sale3527

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall48.3 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,865 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)218 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K701

Property Crime /100K869

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak