Crockett County
TN · Pop. 13,937 · Suburban County
Crockett County sits in Tennessee across 266 square miles, home to 13,937 people at 52.4 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on cotton, soybeans, wheat. The median home price is $134,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.65%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 205-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.1°F and average winter lows of 29.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 53.4 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Haywood County Community Hospital is 15.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 205-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.65% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $134,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on cotton, soybeans, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, Haywood County Community Hospital, is 15.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Crockett County, TN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 82/100
- Median home price
- $134k
- Property tax
- 0.65%
- Growing season
- 205 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 53.4"
- Broadband
- 99.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Haywood County Community Hospital, 15.7 mi
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Homesteading in Crockett County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Crockett County?
- Crockett County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 205-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.1°F, and average winter lows of 29.4°F. The established crops are cotton, soybeans, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $134,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.65%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Haywood County Community Hospital is 15.7 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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