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