Perry County

TN · Pop. 149,181 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Perry County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 149,181.

$/Acre: $5,959

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 214 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 145.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.98%

Combined Sales Tax7.98%

Cost of Living Index86.7

Median Household Income$78,829

Poverty Rate9.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,959

Median Home Price$446K

Acres for Sale4229

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season214 days

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,893 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K679

Property Crime /100K527

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak