Fayette County

TN · Pop. 146,866 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Fayette County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 146,866.

$/Acre: $4,360

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 120.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.4%

Combined Sales Tax8.4%

Cost of Living Index97.7

Median Household Income$41,238

Poverty Rate11.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,360

Median Home Price$332K

Acres for Sale694

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall54 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,622 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)269 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K815

Property Crime /100K797

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak