Unicoi County

TN · Pop. 152,920 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Unicoi County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 152,920.

$/Acre: $6,864

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 218 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 174/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.07%

Combined Sales Tax7.07%

Cost of Living Index92.4

Median Household Income$90,126

Poverty Rate11.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,864

Median Home Price$419K

Acres for Sale193

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season218 days

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,932 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)179 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K800

Property Crime /100K624

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak