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