Overton County

TN · Pop. 187,898 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Overton County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 187,898.

$/Acre: $9,904

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 355.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.22%

Combined Sales Tax8.22%

Cost of Living Index84.8

Median Household Income$81,067

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,904

Median Home Price$524K

Acres for Sale4024

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,447 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)326 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K693

Property Crime /100K604

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak