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