Lewis County

TN · Pop. 179,847 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lewis County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 179,847.

$/Acre: $8,239

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 195 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 381/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.88%

Combined Sales Tax8.88%

Cost of Living Index86.9

Median Household Income$53,668

Poverty Rate21.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,239

Median Home Price$534K

Acres for Sale1936

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season195 days

Annual Rainfall54.6 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,534 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)368 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K688

Property Crime /100K454

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak