Sequatchie County

TN · Pop. 151,517 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Sequatchie County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 151,517.

$/Acre: $7,946
Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 201 days
Broadband: 44%
Safety: 3/10
Density: 207.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Local Sales Tax0.94%
Combined Sales Tax7.94%
Cost of Living Index93.2
Median Household Income$77,524
Poverty Rate25.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,946
Median Home Price$538K
Acres for Sale3438
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season201 days
Annual Rainfall51 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low28°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,942 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)184 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K907
Property Crime /100K1203
Overall Safety3/10
Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town13 miles
Nearest City65 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%
Ag EconomyWeak