Wayne County

TN · Pop. 40,712 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Wayne County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 40,712.

$/Acre: $2,504

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 204 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 74.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax1.17%

Combined Sales Tax8.17%

Cost of Living Index92

Median Household Income$92,731

Poverty Rate16.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,504

Median Home Price$374K

Acres for Sale4998

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season204 days

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,087 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)378 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K702

Property Crime /100K516

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyModerate