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