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