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