White County

TN · Pop. 25,888 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

White County is a rural county in TN with a population of approximately 25,888.

$/Acre: $926

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 213 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 16/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.03%

Combined Sales Tax7.03%

Cost of Living Index91.9

Median Household Income$45,216

Poverty Rate12.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$926

Median Home Price$130K

Acres for Sale3824

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season213 days

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,147 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)264 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1097

Property Crime /100K679

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyStrong