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