Giles County

TN · Pop. 125,934 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Giles County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 125,934.

$/Acre: $2,507

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 218 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 80.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.19%

Combined Sales Tax7.19%

Cost of Living Index90.1

Median Household Income$56,479

Poverty Rate15.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,507

Median Home Price$275K

Acres for Sale51

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season218 days

Annual Rainfall52.1 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,228 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)147 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K923

Property Crime /100K762

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyModerate