Smith County

TN · Pop. 29,086 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Smith County is a rural county in TN with a population of approximately 29,086.

$/Acre: $1,118

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 218 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 20.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.23%

Combined Sales Tax7.23%

Cost of Living Index93.9

Median Household Income$75,067

Poverty Rate20.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,118

Median Home Price$236K

Acres for Sale484

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season218 days

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,647 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)342 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1055

Property Crime /100K1240

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyStrong