Knox County

TN · Pop. 83,504 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Knox County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 83,504.

$/Acre: $1,447

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 47.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.82%

Combined Sales Tax8.82%

Cost of Living Index88

Median Household Income$51,945

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,447

Median Home Price$245K

Acres for Sale1286

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall53.2 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,806 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)379 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

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 /100K737

Property Crime /100K504

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyModerate