Jefferson County

TN · Pop. 81,199 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 81,199.

$/Acre: $6,056

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 200 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 167.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.66%

Combined Sales Tax8.66%

Cost of Living Index88.6

Median Household Income$69,891

Poverty Rate21.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,056

Median Home Price$364K

Acres for Sale2168

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season200 days

Annual Rainfall52.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,669 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)161 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K629

Property Crime /100K421

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyWeak