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Campbell County

TN · Pop. 39,568 · Suburban County

84/100Homestead Score

Campbell County, Tennessee covers 480 square miles with a population of 39,568 and a density of 82.4 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $170,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.38%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.9°F and average winter lows of 26.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 51 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Tennova Healthcare - Lafollette Medical Center is 2.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.38%
Growing Season: 181 days
Broadband: 96.6%
Density: 82.4/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.38% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $170,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 96.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Tennova Healthcare - Lafollette Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 2.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.6% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • 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.
  • A poverty rate of 19.2% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

Campbell County, TN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
84/100
Median home price
$170k
Property tax
0.38%
Growing season
181 days (zone 7a)
Annual rainfall
51"
Broadband
96.6%
Nearest hospital
Tennova Healthcare - Lafollette Medical Center, 2.8 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.38%
Median Household Income$50,260
Poverty Rate19.2%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$170K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7a
Growing Season181 days
Annual Rainfall51 inches
Avg Summer High85.9°F
Avg Winter Low26.3°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Corn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado8/10
Flood7/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalTennova Healthcare - Lafollette Medical Center (2.8 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage96.6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Campbell County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Campbell County?
Campbell County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.9°F, and average winter lows of 26.3°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $170,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.38%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 96.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Tennova Healthcare - Lafollette Medical Center is 2.8 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.