Union County

TN · Pop. 191,700 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Union County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 191,700.

$/Acre: $4,800
Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 219 days
Broadband: 68%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 153.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Local Sales Tax0.96%
Combined Sales Tax7.96%
Cost of Living Index93.6
Median Household Income$63,926
Poverty Rate11.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,800
Median Home Price$288K
Acres for Sale1027
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season219 days
Annual Rainfall54.6 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low24°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,069 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)129 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K735
Property Crime /100K807
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City53 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%
Ag EconomyWeak