Hamblen County

TN · Pop. 36,406 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Hamblen County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 36,406.

$/Acre: $1,399

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 34.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.65%

Combined Sales Tax8.65%

Cost of Living Index88.8

Median Household Income$62,340

Poverty Rate18.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,399

Median Home Price$317K

Acres for Sale3435

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall52.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,848 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)236 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K695

Property Crime /100K912

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate