Henderson County

TN · Pop. 66,218 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Henderson County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 66,218.

$/Acre: $3,540

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 218 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 112.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.68%

Combined Sales Tax8.68%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$68,451

Poverty Rate23.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,540

Median Home Price$257K

Acres for Sale3454

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season218 days

Annual Rainfall49.7 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,944 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)178 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K694

Property Crime /100K754

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak