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Loudon County

TN · Pop. 56,996 · Mixed County

59/100Homestead Score

Loudon County sits in Tennessee across 229 square miles, home to 56,996 people at 248.9 per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, corn, haylage. A median home price of $293,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.4% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 214-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.7°F and average winter lows of 29.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 51.2 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Fort Loudoun Medical Center is 6.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.4%
Growing Season: 214 days
Broadband: 97%
Density: 248.9/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 214-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.4% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 97% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Fort Loudoun Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 6.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
  • At 248.9 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Loudon County, TN is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
59/100
Median home price
$293k
Property tax
0.4%
Growing season
214 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
51.2"
Broadband
97%
Nearest hospital
Fort Loudoun Medical Center, 6.7 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.4%
Median Household Income$80,296
Poverty Rate12.6%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$293K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season214 days
Annual Rainfall51.2 inches
Avg Summer High87.7°F
Avg Winter Low29.8°F
Top CropsHay, Corn, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado7/10
Flood8/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalFort Loudoun Medical Center (6.7 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage97%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Loudon County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Loudon County?
Loudon County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 214-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.7°F, and average winter lows of 29.8°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $293,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.4%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 97% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Fort Loudoun Medical Center is 6.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Data sources

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.