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