Van Buren County

TN · Pop. 152,035 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Van Buren County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 152,035.

$/Acre: $3,275

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 88/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.87%

Combined Sales Tax7.87%

Cost of Living Index93.8

Median Household Income$44,491

Poverty Rate23.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,275

Median Home Price$349K

Acres for Sale4598

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall46.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,402 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)359 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K853

Property Crime /100K991

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate