Hawkins County

TN · Pop. 44,889 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Hawkins County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 44,889.

$/Acre: $1,977

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 48.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.69%

Combined Sales Tax8.69%

Cost of Living Index87.8

Median Household Income$80,541

Poverty Rate13.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,977

Median Home Price$259K

Acres for Sale3658

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,381 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)118 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K731

Property Crime /100K939

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyModerate