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