Lake County

TN · Pop. 33,502 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Lake County is a rural county in TN with a population of approximately 33,502.

$/Acre: $1,111

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 201 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 2/10

Density: 19.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax8.35%

Cost of Living Index95.7

Median Household Income$86,496

Poverty Rate25.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,111

Median Home Price$232K

Acres for Sale575

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season201 days

Annual Rainfall52.2 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,142 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)121 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1209

Property Crime /100K817

Overall Safety2/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town22 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyStrong