Sevier County

TN · Pop. 139,241 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Sevier County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 139,241.

$/Acre: $3,205
Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 215 days
Broadband: 38%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 105.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Local Sales Tax0.62%
Combined Sales Tax7.62%
Cost of Living Index89.3
Median Household Income$45,048
Poverty Rate24.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,205
Median Home Price$368K
Acres for Sale1438
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season215 days
Annual Rainfall48.6 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low28°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,204 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)236 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K669
Property Crime /100K412
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City50 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%
Ag EconomyWeak