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