Gibson County

TN · Pop. 168,290 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Gibson County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 168,290.

$/Acre: $5,256

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 201 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 127.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax8.04%

Cost of Living Index92.8

Median Household Income$69,964

Poverty Rate20.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,256

Median Home Price$345K

Acres for Sale825

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season201 days

Annual Rainfall51.3 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,783 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)273 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K649

Property Crime /100K562

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak