Roane County

TN · Pop. 67,431 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Roane County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 67,431.

$/Acre: $1,704

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 42.8/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 Tax0.6%

Combined Sales Tax7.6%

Cost of Living Index89.2

Median Household Income$71,206

Poverty Rate22.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,704

Median Home Price$249K

Acres for Sale3367

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall54.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,998 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)374 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K696

Property Crime /100K849

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyModerate