Fayette County
TN · Pop. 42,653 · Suburban County
Fayette County is a suburban county in Tennessee, spanning 704 square miles with 42,653 residents at a density of 60.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on cotton, soybeans, hay. A median home price of $316,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.35% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 221-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.7°F and average winter lows of 32.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 56 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Baptist Memorial Hospital - Collierville is 19.8 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 221-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.35% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on cotton, soybeans, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- 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.
- The nearest hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital - Collierville, is 19.8 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Fayette County, TN is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 59/100
- Median home price
- $316k
- Property tax
- 0.35%
- Growing season
- 221 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 56"
- Broadband
- 99.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Collierville, 19.8 mi
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Homesteading in Fayette County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Fayette County?
- Fayette County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 221-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.7°F, and average winter lows of 32.5°F. The established crops are cotton, soybeans, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $316,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.35%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Collierville is 19.8 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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