Moore County

TN · Pop. 110,603 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Moore County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 110,603.

$/Acre: $8,168

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 200 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 234.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.57%

Combined Sales Tax8.57%

Cost of Living Index85.4

Median Household Income$93,479

Poverty Rate13.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,168

Median Home Price$552K

Acres for Sale723

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season200 days

Annual Rainfall49.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,902 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)161 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K682

Property Crime /100K619

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak