Meigs County

TN · Pop. 150,116 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Meigs County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 150,116.

$/Acre: $10,307

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 418.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.13%

Combined Sales Tax7.13%

Cost of Living Index96.7

Median Household Income$78,878

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,307

Median Home Price$649K

Acres for Sale1181

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall50.8 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,947 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)107 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K946

Property Crime /100K1002

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak