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