Sullivan County

TN · Pop. 36,331 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Sullivan County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 36,331.

$/Acre: $1,536

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 203 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 48.2/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 Tax0.76%

Combined Sales Tax7.76%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$40,373

Poverty Rate21.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,536

Median Home Price$271K

Acres for Sale1009

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season203 days

Annual Rainfall48.8 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,134 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)110 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K717

Property Crime /100K671

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyModerate