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Houston County

TN · Pop. 8,293 · Suburban County

100/100Homestead Score

Houston County is a suburban county in Tennessee, spanning 200 square miles with 8,293 residents at a density of 41.5 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, soybeans. A median home price of $150,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.57% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.8°F and average winter lows of 26.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 53.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Houston County Community Hospital is 2.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.57%
Growing Season: 210 days
Broadband: 99.5%
Density: 41.5/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 210-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.57% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $150,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Houston County Community Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 2.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

Cons

  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%
Median Household Income$54,475
Poverty Rate13.8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$150K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season210 days
Annual Rainfall53.4 inches
Avg Summer High86.8°F
Avg Winter Low26.6°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Soybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood2/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalHouston County Community Hospital (2.5 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Houston County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Houston County?
Houston County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.8°F, and average winter lows of 26.6°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, soybeans.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $150,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.57%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Houston County Community Hospital is 2.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them.