Putnam County

TN · Pop. 144,326 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Putnam County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 144,326.

$/Acre: $4,239

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 117.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.83%

Combined Sales Tax7.83%

Cost of Living Index96.4

Median Household Income$53,442

Poverty Rate8.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,239

Median Home Price$309K

Acres for Sale1394

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall51.6 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,765 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)359 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K672

Property Crime /100K585

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak