Madison County

TN · Pop. 67,634 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Madison County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 67,634.

$/Acre: $3,415
Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 206 days
Broadband: 39%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 114.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Local Sales Tax1%
Combined Sales Tax8%
Cost of Living Index91.7
Median Household Income$69,596
Poverty Rate12.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,415
Median Home Price$246K
Acres for Sale4049
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season206 days
Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
Avg Summer High87°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation1,845 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)248 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K669
Property Crime /100K666
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City54 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%
Ag EconomyWeak