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