Obion County

TN · Pop. 74,156 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Obion County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 74,156.

$/Acre: $1,893
Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 202 days
Broadband: 78%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 49.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Local Sales Tax0.42%
Combined Sales Tax7.42%
Cost of Living Index84.8
Median Household Income$48,326
Poverty Rate15.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,893
Median Home Price$207K
Acres for Sale1023
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season202 days
Annual Rainfall51.1 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low26°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,653 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado4/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)182 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K717
Property Crime /100K874
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City31 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%
Ag EconomyModerate