Claiborne County
TN · Pop. 32,221 · Suburban County
Claiborne County, Tennessee covers 435 square miles with a population of 32,221 and a density of 74.1 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $148,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.49% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 177-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F and average winter lows of 24.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 50.7 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Claiborne Medical Center is 6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.49% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $148,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 96.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Claiborne Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 50.7 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A poverty rate of 18.2% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Claiborne County, TN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 86/100
- Median home price
- $148k
- Property tax
- 0.49%
- Growing season
- 177 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 50.7"
- Broadband
- 96.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Claiborne Medical Center, 6 mi
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Homesteading in Claiborne County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Claiborne County?
- Claiborne County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 177-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F, and average winter lows of 24.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $148,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.49%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Claiborne Medical Center is 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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