Wilson County

TN · Pop. 166,665 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Wilson County is a suburban county in TN with a population of approximately 166,665.

$/Acre: $3,208
Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 217 days
Broadband: 83%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 95.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Local Sales Tax0.93%
Combined Sales Tax7.93%
Cost of Living Index96.4
Median Household Income$61,454
Poverty Rate18%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,208
Median Home Price$234K
Acres for Sale4392
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season217 days
Annual Rainfall51.3 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,376 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)319 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K707
Property Crime /100K830
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town16 miles
Nearest City26 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%
Ag EconomyModerate