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