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Bradley County

TN · Pop. 109,743 · Mixed County

65/100Homestead Score

Bradley County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Tennessee, spanning 329 square miles with 109,743 residents at a density of 333.6 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $231,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.51%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 197-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.8°F and average winter lows of 29.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 53.8 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland is 1.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.51%
Growing Season: 197 days
Broadband: 97.5%
Density: 333.6/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 197-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.51% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 97.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland, with an emergency room, is just 1.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
  • At 333.6 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Bradley County, TN is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
65/100
Median home price
$231k
Property tax
0.51%
Growing season
197 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
53.8"
Broadband
97.5%
Nearest hospital
Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland, 1.7 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%
Median Household Income$63,789
Poverty Rate13.1%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$231K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season197 days
Annual Rainfall53.8 inches
Avg Summer High87.8°F
Avg Winter Low29.8°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Corn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado9/10
Flood7/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalTennova Healthcare - Cleveland (1.7 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage97.5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Bradley County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Bradley County?
Bradley County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 197-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.8°F, and average winter lows of 29.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $231,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.51%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 97.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland is 1.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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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.