Shelby County

TN · Pop. 60,041 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Shelby County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 60,041.

$/Acre: $2,175

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 66.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.25%

Combined Sales Tax7.25%

Cost of Living Index85.4

Median Household Income$63,764

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,175

Median Home Price$338K

Acres for Sale2931

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall49.9 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,856 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)264 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K709

Property Crime /100K563

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate