Scott County

TN · Pop. 16,704 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Scott County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 16,704.

$/Acre: $1,317

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 216 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 32.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.15%

Combined Sales Tax8.15%

Cost of Living Index92.3

Median Household Income$77,199

Poverty Rate18%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,317

Median Home Price$232K

Acres for Sale3058

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season216 days

Annual Rainfall49.7 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,362 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)183 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K869

Property Crime /100K1145

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate