Carroll County
TN · Pop. 28,461 · Suburban County
Carroll County is a suburban county in Tennessee, spanning 598 square miles with 28,461 residents at a density of 47.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on cotton, soybeans, corn. A median home price of $122,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.66% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 209-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.4°F and average winter lows of 29.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 52.9 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County is 4.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 88.7% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 209-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.66% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $122,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County, with an emergency room, is just 4.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on cotton, soybeans, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
At a glance
Carroll County, TN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 88/100
- Median home price
- $122k
- Property tax
- 0.66%
- Growing season
- 209 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 52.9"
- Broadband
- 88.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County, 4.6 mi
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Homesteading in Carroll County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Carroll County?
- Carroll County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 209-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.4°F, and average winter lows of 29.2°F. The established crops are cotton, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $122,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.66%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 88.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County is 4.6 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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