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