Pickett County

TN · Pop. 120,924 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Pickett County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 120,924.

$/Acre: $5,164

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 137.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.63%

Combined Sales Tax7.63%

Cost of Living Index97.1

Median Household Income$90,284

Poverty Rate19.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,164

Median Home Price$360K

Acres for Sale592

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,439 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)393 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K884

Property Crime /100K840

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak