Hancock County

TN · Pop. 192,918 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hancock County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 192,918.

$/Acre: $6,454

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 202 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 176.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.22%

Combined Sales Tax8.22%

Cost of Living Index89.8

Median Household Income$58,024

Poverty Rate13.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,454

Median Home Price$411K

Acres for Sale2947

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season202 days

Annual Rainfall47.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,448 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)166 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K816

Property Crime /100K987

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak