Grainger County

TN · Pop. 163,685 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Grainger County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 163,685.

$/Acre: $3,423

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 213 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 100/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.94%

Combined Sales Tax8.94%

Cost of Living Index97

Median Household Income$90,059

Poverty Rate10.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,423

Median Home Price$353K

Acres for Sale4351

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season213 days

Annual Rainfall54.4 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,335 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)236 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K527

Property Crime /100K481

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate