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