Bledsoe County
TN · Pop. 14,905 · Suburban County
Bledsoe County, Tennessee covers 407 square miles with a population of 14,905 and a density of 36.6 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, wheat. The median home price is $165,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.41%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 183-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.1°F and average winter lows of 29.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 52.9 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Erlanger Bledsoe is 2.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.6% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.41% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $165,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 99.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Erlanger Bledsoe, with an emergency room, is just 2.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- A poverty rate of 25% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Bledsoe County, TN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 96/100
- Median home price
- $165k
- Property tax
- 0.41%
- Growing season
- 183 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 52.9"
- Broadband
- 99.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Erlanger Bledsoe, 2.1 mi
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Homesteading in Bledsoe County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Bledsoe County?
- Bledsoe County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 183-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.1°F, and average winter lows of 29.4°F. The established crops are hay, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $165,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.41%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Erlanger Bledsoe is 2.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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