Washington County

TN · Pop. 115,843 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 115,843.

$/Acre: $2,815

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 85.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.57%

Combined Sales Tax8.57%

Cost of Living Index86.7

Median Household Income$64,355

Poverty Rate11.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,815

Median Home Price$229K

Acres for Sale543

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,052 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)188 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K570

Property Crime /100K558

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyModerate