Tipton County

TN · Pop. 147,416 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Tipton County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 147,416.

$/Acre: $4,065

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 114.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax8.85%

Cost of Living Index90.9

Median Household Income$41,779

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,065

Median Home Price$391K

Acres for Sale2760

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,835 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)357 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K701

Property Crime /100K550

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak