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