Rutherford County

TN · Pop. 121,440 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Rutherford County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 121,440.

$/Acre: $6,895
Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 216 days
Broadband: 71%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 188.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Local Sales Tax1.68%
Combined Sales Tax8.68%
Cost of Living Index86.1
Median Household Income$68,994
Poverty Rate25.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,895
Median Home Price$534K
Acres for Sale949
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season216 days
Annual Rainfall45.9 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low33°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,510 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado6/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)262 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K742
Property Crime /100K612
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town20 miles
Nearest City58 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%
Ag EconomyWeak