Lincoln County

TN · Pop. 105,832 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 105,832.

$/Acre: $7,838

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 218 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 219.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.21%

Combined Sales Tax8.21%

Cost of Living Index91.5

Median Household Income$40,485

Poverty Rate8.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,838

Median Home Price$476K

Acres for Sale476

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season218 days

Annual Rainfall54.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,158 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)289 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K716

Property Crime /100K961

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak