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