Monroe County

TN · Pop. 130,229 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Monroe County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 130,229.

$/Acre: $4,498
Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 202 days
Broadband: 50%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 129.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Local Sales Tax1.06%
Combined Sales Tax8.06%
Cost of Living Index85.7
Median Household Income$72,011
Poverty Rate22.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,498
Median Home Price$445K
Acres for Sale1644
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season202 days
Annual Rainfall51.6 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,871 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado5/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)360 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K706
Property Crime /100K568
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City60 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Ag EconomyWeak