McMinn County

TN · Pop. 45,827 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

McMinn County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 45,827.

$/Acre: $2,031
Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 213 days
Broadband: 78%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 72.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Local Sales Tax1.45%
Combined Sales Tax8.45%
Cost of Living Index96.6
Median Household Income$65,354
Poverty Rate17.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,031
Median Home Price$309K
Acres for Sale872
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season213 days
Annual Rainfall45.1 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low25°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,320 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)110 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K877
Property Crime /100K1097
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town16 miles
Nearest City37 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyModerate