Rhea County

TN · Pop. 194,988 · Urban County

7Homestead Score

Rhea County is a urban county in TN with a population of approximately 194,988.

$/Acre: $7,784

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 212 days

Broadband: 96%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 578.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax8.85%

Cost of Living Index96.9

Median Household Income$81,436

Poverty Rate9.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,784

Median Home Price$535K

Acres for Sale4885

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season212 days

Annual Rainfall50.3 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,372 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)188 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K406

Property Crime /100K262

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital3.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage96%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City19 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak