Franklin County
TN · Pop. 43,478 · Suburban County
Franklin County sits in Tennessee across 554 square miles, home to 43,478 people at 78.5 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, hay, corn. A median home price of $216,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.56% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.2°F and average winter lows of 30.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 52.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester is 1.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 84.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 193-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.56% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester, with an emergency room, is just 1.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Franklin County, TN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 72/100
- Median home price
- $216k
- Property tax
- 0.56%
- Growing season
- 193 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 52.9"
- Broadband
- 84.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester, 1.5 mi
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Homesteading in Franklin County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Franklin County?
- Franklin County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.2°F, and average winter lows of 30.3°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $216,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.56%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 84.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester is 1.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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