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