Lawrence County

TN · Pop. 114,287 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Lawrence County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 114,287.

$/Acre: $10,158

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 307.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.37%

Combined Sales Tax7.37%

Cost of Living Index87.1

Median Household Income$66,844

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,158

Median Home Price$619K

Acres for Sale3824

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,966 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)203 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K865

Property Crime /100K925

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak