Polk County

TN · Pop. 69,143 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Polk County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 69,143.

$/Acre: $2,328
Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 217 days
Broadband: 67%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 57.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Local Sales Tax0.48%
Combined Sales Tax7.48%
Cost of Living Index95.1
Median Household Income$66,559
Poverty Rate10.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,328
Median Home Price$186K
Acres for Sale4131
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season217 days
Annual Rainfall54.3 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low28°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,315 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)111 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K575
Property Crime /100K563
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City28 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyModerate