Dickson County

TN · Pop. 23,083 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Dickson County is a rural county in TN with a population of approximately 23,083.

$/Acre: $850

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 13/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.5%

Combined Sales Tax8.5%

Cost of Living Index84.6

Median Household Income$91,659

Poverty Rate16%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$850

Median Home Price$207K

Acres for Sale4194

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,780 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)287 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1053

Property Crime /100K1283

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyStrong